yes: meaning, pronunciation and examples

/jɛs/·YES

Yes (interjection) means used to agree, accept, or give a positive answer.

What does “yes” mean?

  1. 1

    interjectionused to agree, accept, or give a positive answer

    “Do you like it?” “Yes, I do.”

Yes at a glance

Part of speech
interjection
CEFR level
A1 (beginner)
Pronunciation
/jɛs/ · YES

How to use “yes” correctly

To agree with a negative question, use “no”: “You’re not tired?” “No, I’m not.”

Common phrases with “yes”

  • say yes
  • yes or no

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

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