Definition of yes Yes

/jɛˈs/ - [yes] - yes

We found 10 definitions of yes from 6 different sources.

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What does yes mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: yes

yes - an affirmative; "I was hoping for a yes"
  affirmative a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • yes (Noun)
    An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
  • yes (Noun)
    A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
  • yes (Verb)
    To agree with, to affirm, to approve.
  • yes (Verb)
    To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • yes (adv.)
    Ay; yea; -- a word which expresses affirmation or consent; -- opposed to no.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • yes
    A word used to show agreement or affirmation of something.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • Yes is an English word that shows acceptance or agreement, or making a positive response or exclamation. It is the opposite of no.
  • band
    Yes is a progressive rock group who formed in Birmingham, England in 1968.

Part of speech

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  • yes, verb, present, 1st person singular of yes (infinitive).
  • yes, verb (infinitive).
  • yes, noun, singular of yeses / yesses.

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yes in sign language
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