Definition of "yes" in English

particle

1. Used to show agreement or acceptance.

   • Yes, you are correct.
   • Yes, you may go play outside now.
   • Yes, sir, we have your package right here.
   • Hi, Jonathan. Are you busy? — Yes, I’m busy.

2. Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

   • It was not my fault we lost the race. Oh, yes, it was!

3. (humorous) Answer to a question presuming one answer when all answers are correct.

   • Do you like cake, or pie? Yes.

interjection

1. An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.

   • Our second goal of the match! Yes!

2. Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.

3. (interrogative) Used to ask for more information with a request.

   • I need some help. Yes?

noun

1. An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.

   • Was that a yes?

2. A vote of support or in favor of something.

   • The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".

verb

1. (colloquial, transitive) To agree with, affirm, approve.

   • Did he yes the veto?

2. (colloquial, intransitive) To say “yes”.

3. (slang) To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing

determiner

1. (humorous) In response to a statement using the determiner no: there is; used to indicate the existence of something.