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yes1 [ jes ] adverb ***

1. ) used for telling someone that what they have said or asked is true or correct:

Is that your car? Yes, it is.

a ) used when you are accepting what someone offers you:

Would you like me to open a window? Yes, please.

b ) used when you are giving permission:

Can I borrow your pen for a minute? Yes, of course.

c ) used when you are agreeing to do something:

Can you get it for me by this afternoon? Yes, no problem.

2. ) used for asking someone what they want, for example in a store. Yes can sound impolite if it is expressed as a question:

Yes, sir. How can I help you?

Yes? What is it?

say yes

to agree or give permission:

I'm hoping the bank will say yes to another loan.

yes and no SPOKEN

used for saying that something is only partly true:

Were you angry? Well, yes and no.

yes

yes 2 [ jes ] noun count

1. ) an answer that expresses agreement or gives permission:

Shall I take that as a yes?

2. ) a vote that shows someone wants something or agrees with it