What is another word for yea?

Common synonyms for yea include yeah, nay.

What is the opposite of yea?

Antonyms of yea include nay, no, disagree, oppose, reject.

Synonyms for

Verb / jeɪ / Another word for yea — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an affirmative response or vote

yeah nay yes indeed absolutely certainly agreed assuredly aye exactly positively surely true undoubtedly yep fine good OK okay

Formal

aye affirmatively in favor

Informal

yes yep yup sure okay

Literary

verily indeed truly

nay no disagree oppose reject deny

adverb yea

Usage note

Primarily used in formal voting contexts, often as an alternative to 'aye'. Can also be used informally for emphasis, similar to 'indeed'.

And all the people said, 'Amen' and 'Praise the Lord.' And the people bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. - 1 Chronicles 29:20
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4

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