yes

I UK [jes] / US adverb ***

Ways of saying yes:

Yep/Yeah → an informal way of saying "yes" Definitely → a way of saying "yes" with more emphasis That's right → used instead of "yes" as an answer to a question or statement Of course/Sure → used for saying "yes" very definitely, in answer to a question or request You bet → used for saying "yes" in an enthusiastic way I guess so → used for saying "yes" when in fact you do not feel very positive or enthusiastic I'm afraid so → used for saying "yes" when you think the person asking the question is hoping you will say "no"
Examples:
"Did you enjoy the film?" "Yeah, it was really good." "Are you coming to my party?" "Definitely. I wouldn't miss it for anything." "So you haven't seen your father since this morning?" "That's right." "Will you take a message if anyone calls while I'm out?" "Of course/Sure." "Are you looking forward to your trip to Scotland?" "You bet!" "Will you be working late again tonight?" "I guess so." "Is it true that John and Sarah have split up?" "I'm afraid so." ➡ no

1) used for telling someone that what they have said or asked is true or correct

"Is that your car?" "Yes, it is."

a) used when you are accepting what someone offers you

"Would you like me to open a window?" "Yes, please."

b) used when you are giving permission

"Can I borrow your pen for a minute?" "Yes, of course."

c) used when you are agreeing to do something

"Can you get it for me by this afternoon?" "Yes, no problem."

2) used for asking someone what they want, for example in a shop. "Yes" can sound impolite if it is expressed as a question

Yes, sir. How can I help you?

Yes? What is it?

•

- say yes

- yes and no

II UK [jes] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "yes":
singular yes plural yesses

1) an answer that expresses agreement or that gives permission

Shall I take that as a yes?

2) a vote that shows that someone wants something or agrees with it