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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of yes

Adverb

Equipment-wise, at least, the answer seems to be yes: The latest utilization measures put us at just over 77% utilization on existing equipment. —Gary Hoover, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

The answers, in order are yes, also yes, physically yes, but spiritually no. —Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025

Noun

Implement the things that align with your true ‘yes,’ and be prepared to say no to what doesn’t. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

That enabled Trump to pressure Tillis into a yes vote, partly by threatening to back a primary opponent. —David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025