Yes
(
interjection
,
adverb
,
noun
)
(As an interjection)
Yes ( interjection )
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation.
Origin:
The origin of the word yes is not certain, but it is believed to have come from the old english word “gēs”, which was a way of expressing agreement.
Examples:
- Yes, I agree with you.
- Do you want to come with us? Yes!
- Yes, that's what I meant.
- Yes, I would like to order a coffee.
- Is tomorrow a good day for you? Yes, that works.
(As an adverb)
Yes ( adverb )
In an affirmative manner; as an affirmative reply.
Origin:
The origin of the word yes is not certain, but it is believed to have come from the old english word “gēs”, which was a way of expressing agreement.
Examples:
- Did you understand the instructions? Yes.
- Do you want to come with us? Yes, please.
- Did you see the movie? Yes, I did.
- Are you coming to the party? Yes, I'll be there.
- Did you finish your work? Yes, I completed it yesterday.
(As a noun)
Yes ( noun )
An affirmative reply or agreement.
Origin:
The origin of the word yes is not certain, but it is believed to have come from the old english word “gēs”, which was a way of expressing agreement.
Examples:
- The vote was 10 to 5, with five abstentions and one yes.
- After a long discussion, we finally got a yes.
- We were waiting for a yes from the board of directors.
- I asked for a raise, but all I got was a yes.
- The boss gave his yes to the project, and we were all very happy.