Pronunciation

/ˈjɛs/

Definitions

• Adjective: Affirmative or expressing agreement, typically in response to a question or statement. For example: “She nodded and said yes.”
• Verb: To acknowledge or agree with something by saying “yes.” For example: “Did you finish the homework? Yes, I did.”
• Interjection: Expressing agreement or confirmation, often used as a reply. For example: “That’s a great idea! Yes!”

Phrases

• “To answer yes” means to respond positively.
• “I’m afraid not, but yes, otherwise.” A conditional agreement.
• “Yes, and…” is a common way to build on someone else’s statement in a conversation.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The project was approved; it’s a yes from the manager.”
• Verb: “She asked if he wanted to join, and he said yes.”
• Interjection: “Did you want to go to the movies? Yes, I’d love to.”

Synonyms

• Affirmative
• Acknowledge
• Confirm
• Agree -核准的 (zhǔn shí de) (Chinese)
• Positively
• Affirm
• Assent