Definitions

yes

[yes] / jɛs /

ADVERB

expresses affirmation or agreement

Synonyms

STRONG

affirmative amen fine good okay true yea

WEAK

all right aye beyond a doubt by all means certainly definitely even so exactly gladly good enough granted indubitably just so most assuredly naturally of course positively precisely sure thing surely undoubtedly unquestionably very well willingly without fail yep

Antonyms

WEAK

disagreed

Example Sentences

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“So, yes, I retaliated. I put chimoy on her hot dogs but I did nothing physical to her.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

But yes, Lodge’s family is best-known for the mark it made in the political sphere.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

So yes, these deals are expensive, create exit liquidity for insiders, and reflect speculative appetite for risk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

From early on, we were looking at the game, yes, but also working out the mad significance of it all.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Tūtū tilts her head in a way that says yes and no.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

yes

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