Yes - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |jes|  American pronunciation of the word yes
Brit.  |jes|  British pronunciation of the word yes

noun

- an affirmative
I was hoping for a yes

Extra examples

We need a yes to go ahead with the project.

She answered all the questions with yeses and nos.

I can help you, yes, I want to do it.

'Is that real gold?' 'Yes.'

'It was a great show.' 'Yes, it was.'

'Sarah isn't very intelligent, is she?' 'Yes, she is (=in fact, she is intelligent)!'

'There isn't any cereal left.' 'Yes, there is - it's in the cupboard.'

'Would you like a sandwich?' ' Yes, please.'

'Would you like to come with us?' 'Yes, I'd love to.'

'Can I have a glass of water?' 'Yes, of course.'

He proposed to me and I said yes.

'Mike?' 'Yes?'

Yes sir, how can I help you?

'And so I tried phoning him ...' 'Yes ...'

Yes! Rivaldo's scored again!

Word forms

noun
singular: yes
plural: yesses
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