Meaning of yes | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“Yes, you are correct.”

“Yes, you may go play outside now.”

“Yes, sir, we have your package right here.”

“Hi, Jonathan. Are you busy? — Yes, I’m busy.”

“It was not my fault we lost the race. Oh, yes, it was!”

“Do you like cake, or pie? Yes.”

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