Cool MateThat's correct vs Yes you are
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's correct
Top 1,000 (very common)
Yes you are
Top 1,000 (very common)
| That's correct | Yes you are | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts kəˈrɛkt//🇺🇸 //ðæts kəˈrɛkt// | 🇬🇧 //jɛs jʊ ɑː//🇺🇸 //jɛs jʊ ɑr// |
| Meaning | You are right. | A way to agree with someone or confirm something about them. |
| Example | Yes, that's correct; the meeting is at 3 PM. | You said you love ice cream, and I agree, yes you are! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| Collocations | that's correct, use it, that's correct, agree, that's correct, confirm | yes you are right, yes you are correct, yes you are absolutely, yes you are funny, yes you are capable |
| Antonyms | That's incorrect, That's wrong, That's false, That's mistaken | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'that's right' – similar but less formal., Used inappropriately in serious contexts when more formal language is needed. | Omitting 'you' in the phrase., Using it inappropriately without context., Mixing with other affirmatives incorrectly. |
| Usage notes | Use in conversations to confirm that someone else's statement is accurate. Avoid in very formal writing, where 'that is correct' might be better. | Used in both casual and formal contexts to affirm someone's statement. Less common in very formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's correct vs Yes you are
What's the difference between That's correct and Yes you are?
That's correct: You are right. Yes you are: A way to agree with someone or confirm something about them.
Can you show an example of each?
That's correct: Yes, that's correct; the meeting is at 3 PM. Yes you are: You said you love ice cream, and I agree, yes you are!
Can I use That's correct and Yes you are interchangeably?
Not always. That's correct and Yes you are 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.