yes
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• adverb
Used to give an affirmative response, express agreement, or grant permission.
"When the interviewer asked if she could start on Monday, she replied, "Yes, I will be ready.""
Used to contradict a negative statement or question, asserting that something is in fact true.
""You didn't finish the report on time." "Yes, I did; it's already on your desk.""
• interjection
Used as a response to someone addressing one or trying to attract one's attention, or to encourage someone to continue speaking.
""Excuse me, Professor?" "Yes, how can I help you?""
Used to express great excitement, delight, or triumph when something desired happens.
""Yes! We won the championship!" shouted the team captain."
• noun
An affirmative answer, decision, or vote in favor of a proposal.
"The committee needed one more yes from the board members to pass the budget."
• Rhymes for yes
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'gēse' or 'gīse' ('so be it'), a compound of 'gēa' ('so', the root of 'yea') and 'sī' ('may it be', the third-person singular present subjunctive of 'bēon', meaning 'to be').