yes

CEFRA1

/jɛs/

adverb · particle · interjection

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    Used to give a positive answer or show agreement.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    Answer to a question presuming one answer when all answers are correct.

Examples

  • Yes, I will attend the meeting with you tomorrow.

  • Yes, it happens from time to time.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
3
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

particle

Extra meaning

  1. Used to show agreement or acceptance.

interjection

Extra meaning

  1. An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.

More examples

In context

  • "Yes, orange juice please," says Mike.

  • Yes, sir, we have your package right here.

  • Yes, you may go play outside now.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Quick test

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English yes, from Old English ġīese (“by all means, of course, yes”), derived from the same root as yea. Compare Faroese júsá (“yes, indeed, certainly”).