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What is the opposite of ay?

Antonyms of ay include no, nay, disagree, refuse, deny.

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Ay

Interjection / eɪ / / aɪ / Another word for ay — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ay is an interjection used to express joy, surprise, or sorrow.

Synonyms & similar words

oh wow alas ouch yay boo ah phew hey oops ahoy eh hooray hurray oopsie yikes aha hallelujah uh-oh hmm

Synonyms by register

Informal

yeah yep uh-huh sure okay

Literary

aye yea

Antonyms

no nay disagree refuse deny reject

Common collocations

ay, ay, captain
ay, there
ay, me
ay, the
ay, it

Word family

noun aye

verb ay

Usage note

Primarily used as an archaic or dialectal affirmative, often heard in nautical contexts. 'Aye' is a more common spelling for the affirmative in modern English.

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