Synonyms for yes
- interjection
- noun
- verb
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Interjection
1. Yeah
yeah informal, oh yeah informal, what is it, sure, all right, of course, no problem, ya, ye-es
Other
affirmative, oui dated
Noun
1. Yea — an affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance
Other
Verb
Definitions
- interj. 1
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
Our second goal of the match! Yes!
- n. 1
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
- v. 1
To agree with, affirm, approve.
Example sentences
- sure I will give you a call as soon as I know for sure.
- affirmative Of all affirmative answers, the simplest one is yes.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| yes | rising | |
| sure | rising | |
| affirmative | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- ya1
- 3 letters
- yea1, aye1, nod1, arr, oui1, yus
- 4 letters
- sure1, yeah1
- 5 letters
- agree2
- 7 letters
- consent2
- 11 letters
- affirmative4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (agree2 = 2 syllables).