yes

The word “yes” has 1 syllable: yes

It's pronounced as /jɛs/

What is synonym and antonym for yes?

In the thesaurus, “yes” has 55 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for yes

OK
absolutely
acceptance
accession
acquiescence
affirmative
agreement
all right
alright
amen
approval
assent
assuredly
ay
aye
beyond a doubt
by all means
certainly
concurrence
consent
definitely
even so
exactly
fine
gladly
good
good enough
granted
indeed
indisputably
indubitably
just so
most assuredly
naturally
of course
okay
okeydoke
okeydokey
permission
positively
precisely
pro
sanction
sure thing
surely
true
undoubtedly
unquestionably
very well
willingly
without fail
yea
yeah
yep
yo

Antonyms for yes

blackball
con
declination
denial
disagreed
disallowance
nay
negation
negative
no
no way
non placet
refusal
rejection
scarcely
turndown
veto

Meanings of yes

noun
1. An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
2. A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
verb
1. To agree with, affirm, approve.
2. To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing.
interjection
1. Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.
2. Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.

Example Sentences

Yes, I agree with your proposal wholeheartedly.
"Would you like some more tea?" "Yes, please, just a little."
Yes, I did receive your email, and I will respond to it shortly.
"Can you confirm your attendance for the event?" "Yes, I'll be there without fail."
Yes, I understand the instructions clearly now.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yes, such as: OK, absolutely, acceptance, accession, acquiescence, affirmative, agreement.

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