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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

yes

/jɛs/

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What does yes mean?

particle

  1. Used to show agreement or acceptance.
  2. Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
  3. (humorous) Answer to a question presuming one answer when all answers are correct.
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interjection

  1. An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
  2. Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
  3. Used to ask for more information with a request.

noun

  1. An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
  2. A vote of support or in favor of something.

verb

  1. To agree with, affirm, approve.
  2. To say “yes”.
  3. (slang) To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing

determiner

  1. (humorous) There is; indicating the existence of something.
  2. (humorous) Indicating the possibility or allowance of something.

proper noun

  1. plural of Ye

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IPA pronunciation

/jɛs/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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“It has not gone far yet, but I think it will soon—yes, I know it will,” he said, in an impulsive whisper.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
“Oh, yes, no doubt. But as soon as our religion grew to any height at all we left them out, of course.”
Charlotte Perkins GilmanHerlandProject Gutenberg ebook #32
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Yes, I should say he is nice! I don’t seem to recognize all of these,” waving his handkerchief about at the flowers.
Willa CatherThe Song of the LarkProject Gutenberg ebook #44
Yes, indeed. I shall never forget it,” smiled Anne, touching the heavy braid of hair that was wound about her shapely head.
L. M. (Lucy Maud) MontgomeryAnne of Green GablesProject Gutenberg ebook #45
Yes, they talk like that, all the time. I’ve heard ’em say that if he was to get free they’d lynch him.”
Mark TwainThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer, CompleteProject Gutenberg ebook #74