yes

[[t]yɛs[/t]]

adv. n. pl. yes•es,

1) (used to express affirmation or agreement or to emphasize a previous statement):

Do you want that? Yes, I do[/ex]

2) (used to express disagreement with a negative statement or command):

You can't do that! Oh yes I can![/ex]

3) (used interrogatively to express uncertainty, curiosity, etc.):

“Yes?” he said as he opened the door[/ex]

4) (used to express polite interest or attention.)

5) an affirmative reply or vote

6) cvb to give an affirmative reply to; give assent or approval to

7) cvb (used as a strong expression of joy, pleasure, or approval.)

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME yes, yis, OE gēse, prob. from gēa yea+sī be it