Yerwa-Maiduguri
Yerwa-Maiduguri

yes


Definition: Meaning of, yes in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / jɛs /

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  1. answer to question/statement used as an answer to say that something is true or that you agree
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  2. answer to question/statement used as an answer to a question or statement containing a negative, to say that the opposite is true
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  3. answer to offer/invitation used as an answer to say that you want something or want to do something
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  4. answer to request used as an answer to say that you will do something, or that someone may do or have something
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  5. yes, but ... used to show that you agree with what someone has said, but there is another fact to consider
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  6. ready to listen/talk used to show that you have heard someone or are ready to speak to someone
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  7. listening used to show that you are listening to someone and want them to continue
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  8. excited/happy used to show that you are very excited or happy about something
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  9. oh yes used to show that you do not believe what someone is saying
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  10. oh yes used to show that you have remembered something
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  11. emphasis used to emphasize that you mean what you have just said, even though it is surprising
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  12. yes, yes used to show annoyance when someone is talking to you and you do not want to listen
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  13. yes and no used to show that there is not one clear answer to a question
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  • noun
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yes yeses, yesses
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  1. a vote, voter, or reply that agrees with an idea, plan, law etc
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yes used in phrases

  • yes-man (noun)
    1. someone who always agrees with and obeys their employer, leader etc in order to gain some advantage - used to show disapproval
  • yes-no question (noun)
    1. a question that can be answered by yes or no
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