Cool MateOf course vs Yes please
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Of course
Top 1,000 (very common)
Yes please
Top 1,000 (very common)
| Of course | Yes please | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //əv kɔːs//🇺🇸 //əv kɔrs// | 🇬🇧 //jɛs pliːz//🇺🇸 //jɛs pliz// |
| Meaning | Definitely, it's obvious. | A polite way to agree or accept something. |
| Example | Are you joining us for dinner tonight? Of course! | If there's more, I'd love some more, yes please. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| Collocations | of course not, of course yes, of course you can, of course it is | yes please, say yes please, respond with yes please |
| Common mistakes | Using it in formal writing where a different expression is needed., Confusing it with other affirmations like 'certainly' or 'definitely'. | Saying 'yes please' without a comma, which is less formal., Using it in a negative context., Omitting the 'please' can sound impolite. |
| Usage notes | Used in informal and formal situations to affirm something obvious. Avoid in highly formal writing. | Use 'yes, please' in response to offers or invitations. It shows politeness. Avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Of course vs Yes please
What's the difference between Of course and Yes please?
Of course: Definitely, it's obvious. Yes please: A polite way to agree or accept something.
Can you show an example of each?
Of course: Are you joining us for dinner tonight? Of course! Yes please: If there's more, I'd love some more, yes please.
Can I use Of course and Yes please interchangeably?
Not always. Of course and Yes please are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.