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Yes

🇬🇧 UK /["/jes/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/jes/"]/

Meaning of Yes

used to answer a question and say that something is correct or true

In simple words: A word used to agree or say something is true.

Yes in a sentence

• Yes, I would love to join you for dinner.
• When she asked if I was ready, I replied, 'Yes!'
• The answer to the question is yes, without a doubt.
• He nodded and said yes to the proposal.
• Yes, I understand what you mean.

How to use Yes

Used in both spoken and written form to express agreement. More appropriate in casual conversations; may be too informal in some formal settings unless in response to a question.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of 'yeah, sure!' – 'yes' is simply a shorter, more formal version.

Related words

Collocations with Yes

• resounding
• simple
• answer
• say
• vote
• vote
• with a yes
• yes to
• yes or no
• resounding
• simple
• answer
• say
• vote
• vote
• with a yes
• yes to
• yes or no
• resounding
• simple
• answer
• say
• vote
• vote
• with a yes
• yes to
• yes or no
• resounding
• simple
• answer
• say
• vote
• vote
• with a yes
• yes to
• yes or no

Synonyms for Yes

• yeah
• yup
• affirmative
• certainly
• indeed

Opposites of Yes

• no

Common mistakes with Yes

• Saying 'yes' when the question is negative, which can confuse meaning.
• Using 'yes' as a standalone answer in very formal contexts.
• Confusing 'yes' with 'yeah' for all situations.

Frequently asked questions about Yes

What does Yes mean?

A word used to agree or say something is true.

What is the definition of Yes?

used to answer a question and say that something is correct or true

How do you use Yes in a sentence?

Yes, I would love to join you for dinner.

Can you give another example of Yes?

When she asked if I was ready, I replied, 'Yes!'

What are synonyms for Yes?

Common alternatives include yeah, yup, affirmative, certainly, indeed.

What is the opposite of Yes?

Opposite meanings include no.

What words go with Yes?

It commonly pairs with resounding, simple, answer, say, vote, vote, with a yes, yes to, yes or no, resounding, simple, answer, say, vote, vote, with a yes, yes to, yes or no, resounding, simple, answer, say, vote, vote, with a yes, yes to, yes or no, resounding, simple, answer, say, vote, vote, with a yes, yes to, yes or no.

What are common mistakes when using Yes?

Saying 'yes' when the question is negative, which can confuse meaning. Using 'yes' as a standalone answer in very formal contexts. Confusing 'yes' with 'yeah' for all situations.

How do you pronounce Yes?

US: /["/jes/"]/, UK: /["/jes/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Yes?

Used in both spoken and written form to express agreement. More appropriate in casual conversations; may be too informal in some formal settings unless in response to a question.

What CEFR level is Yes?

"Yes" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.