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Yeah

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

Definition

An informal way of saying 'yes' or expressing agreement, excitement or enthusiasm.

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Common collocations

  • yeah right
  • yeah sure
  • yeah whatever
  • yeah okay
  • yeah I know
  • yeah I guess
  • yeah maybe

Usage note

Yeah is a very informal interjection used to express agreement or affirmation. It is generally not appropriate for formal writing or speech.

Example sentences

  1. Yeah, I finished my homework already!
  2. Do you want to go to the movies? Yeah, that sounds great!
  3. Yeah, I love playing soccer with my friends.
  4. I told him that, and yeah, he seemed pretty mad about it.
  5. Yeah, I know how to swim!

Quotes

  • Yeah, it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt.
  • Yeah, we're tight. It's always nice to be able to work with people that you have a relationship with.
  • Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.

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