yea

The word “yea” has 1 syllable: yea

It's pronounced as /jeɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for yea?

In the thesaurus, “yea” has 18 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yea along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for yea

affirmative
alright
approval
certainly
definitely
even
in fact
in reality
indeed
nay
ok
okay
really
surely
truly
voice vote
yeah
yes

Antonyms for yea

nay
no
scarcely

Meanings of yea

noun
1. An affirmative vote, usually but not always spoken.
adverb
1. Yes.
2. Thus, so (now often accompanied by a hand gesture).
conjunction
1. Or even, or more like, nay. Introduces a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one.
interjection
1. (in some dialects of American English, including Southern, Western, and African American Vernacular) Yeah, right, yes.
2. Expressing joy, celebration, glee, etc.

Example Sentences

The crowd responded with a resounding yea when asked if they supported the proposed changes.
In the historic vote, the majority of legislators cast their ballots with a clear and decisive yea.
The enthusiastic team captain shouted a triumphant yea as they secured victory in the championship.
Citizens gathered in the square, expressing their agreement with the speaker's ideas with a unanimous yea.
The audience erupted in a collective yea as the beloved musician took the stage for an encore performance.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yea, such as: affirmative, alright, approval, certainly, definitely, even, in fact.

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