Synonyms of yes

yes 1 of 2

adverb

ˈyes 

as in okay

used to express agreement

yes, I'll be ready for the test tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• okay
• yeah
• OK
• alright
• yep
• ay
• aye
• positively
• all right
• yo
• yea
• certainly
• absolutely
• exactly
• indeed
• okeydokey
• undoubtedly
• okeydoke
• assuredly
• unquestionably
• indisputably

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• no
• nay
• scarcely
• no way

yes

2 of 2

noun

as in affirmative

a vote or decision for something

the bill passed with 50 "yeses" and 12 "noes"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affirmative
• approval
• yea
• acceptance
• agreement
• consent
• permission
• pro
• sanction
• assent
• accession
• acquiescence
• concurrence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• no
• nay
• negative
• con
• non placet
• refusal
• veto
• denial
• rejection
• negation
• declination
• disallowance
• blackball
• turndown

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of yes

Adverb

Well of Radiance-using devil Exo as my big pull who is yes, better than all my other characters instantly. —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Key ingredients: glycerin, shea butter, silicone | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently asked questions What is the best thing to moisturize your feet with? —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024

Noun

Procedurally, a successful candidate needs 14 of 18 yes votes from the selection committee to gain admission to the Hall — no small feat, considering how many strong personalities populate the selection committee. —Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 23 July 2024

Keeping his promise, the then-aspiring singer returned in 2010 and earned yeses across the board, eventually going on to form One Direction. —Jade Gomez, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024