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yes

/ˈjɛs/

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adverb

used to give a positive answer or reply to a question, request, or offer

Are you ready? Yes, I am.

Is the supervisor in today? Yes.

I won't tolerate this behavior any longer. Do you understand? Yes, sir/ma'am.

I asked her to the dance and she said yes.

Would you care for some coffee? Yes, please/thanks. [=I would like some coffee]

I'll say yes to anything [=I'll agree to do or accept anything] at this point.

Are you happy with your job? Yes and no. [=I'm happy about some parts of my job and unhappy about others]

used to express agreement with an earlier statement or to say that statement is true

Yes, I see your point.

Things could be worse. Yes, that's very true.

Yes, such a policy would be helpful.

The concert was good. Yes, but it was too crowded.

used to introduce a statement that corrects or disagrees with an earlier negative statement

She couldn't have meant that. Yes, she did mean it.

He wasn't even there. Yes, he was!

You can't do that! Oh, yes I can.

used to emphasize a statement or to make it more precise

We are delighted, yes, truly delighted to see you!

It was amusing, yes, but also very moving.

informal - used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or relief

We won! Yes!

used to indicate uncertainty or polite interest

Yes? Can I help you with anything?

Mr. Jones? Yes? You have a phone call.

used to show you have remembered something

Where was I? Oh, yes. I was going to tell you about the dance.

yes, yes

used to show anger or irritation

We're leaving in a few minutes. You need to get ready. Yes, yes. I know. I heard you the first time.

noun

plural yeses also yesses

[count] :a positive reply :an answer of yes

We need a yes to go ahead with the project.

She answered all the questions with yeses and nos.

* Các từ tương tự:
yeshiva, yes-man, yesterday, yesteryear