What is another word for yes?

Common synonyms for yes include no.

What is the opposite of yes?

Antonyms of yes include no, nay, negative, denial, veto.

Synonyms for

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

Definition

Used to give an affirmative response or agreement.

no yeah okay sure alright indeed absolutely certainly definitely positively roger aye affirmative true yea uh-huh yep right OK agreed fine

Formal

affirmative indeed certainly agreed

Informal

yeah yep uh-huh sure okay

Literary

aye verily so be it

no nay negative denial veto refusal disagreement

adverb yes

Usage note

While 'yes' is a universal affirmative, its usage can be made more emphatic by adding adverbs like 'absolutely' or 'definitely'.

All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

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