yes

Universal Words exclamation, noun exclamation 1 used to answer a question and say that sth is correct or true: 'Is this your car?' 'Yes, it is.' * 'Are you coming? Yes or no?' 2 used to show that you agree with what has been said: 'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' * 'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' 3 used to disagree with sth negative that sb has just said: 'I've never met her before.' 'Yes, you have.' 4 used to agree to a request or to give permission: 'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' * We're hoping that they will say yes to our proposals. 5 used to accept an offer or invitation: 'Would you like a drink?' 'Yes, please / thanks.' 6 used for asking sb what they want: Yes? How can I help you? 7 used for replying politely when sb calls you: 'Waiter!' 'Yes, sir?' 8 used to show that you have just remembered sth: Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes-in my pocket! 9 used to encourage sb to continue speaking: 'I'm going to Paris this weekend.' 'Yes...' 10 used to show that you do not believe what sb has said: 'Sorry I'm late-the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' 11 used to emphasize what you have just said: Mrs Smith has just won ｣2 million-yes!-｣2 million! 12 used to show that you are excited or extremely pleased about sth that you have done or sth that has happened: 'They've scored another goal.' 'Yes!!' 13 (yes, yes) used to show that you are impatient or irritated about sth: 'Hurry up-it's late.' 'Yes, yes-I'm coming.' IDIOMS yes and no used when you cannot give a clear answer to a question: 'Are you enjoying it?' 'Yes and no.' noun (plural yesses or yeses ) an answer that shows that you agree with an idea, a statement, etc.; a person who says 'yes': I need a simple yes or no to my questions. * There will be two ballot boxes-one for yesses and one for noes. * I'll put you down as a yes.