interjection / noun / adverb
yes
YES/jes/
An expression of agreement or confirmation.
Yes, there is room for another person at our table.
Etymology
Old English gise meant “so be it!”, originally a stronger affirmation than yea. Modern uses for agreement, consent, and encouragement continue that basic act of affirming what has been said or proposed.
In context
Cole do you have a recommendation for the board yes uh staff recommends approval
More examples
- She nodded yes.
- His answer was a clear yes.
- The proposal received ten yeses.
Forms
yes · yeses
Similar words
- yeah
- An informal expression of agreement or affirmation.