Words / A2

Y-AIR/jeə/

Yeah is an informal yes: Yeah, sure, Yeah, I know, Yeah, coming. Yes is the standard word for classwork and formal talk. Ok / okay can agree in a similar informal way. Avoid yeah in essays and job emails. Do not write year (365 days) for yeah.

Meaning

An informal way to say yes.

Examples

• “Yeah, I can meet you at six.”
• “Yeah, the 14:10 train is fine for me.”
• “She answered yeah without looking up from her phone.”

Good to know

Yeah, + informal agreement. Standard: yes. Avoid in formal writing. Mix-up: year.

Near in meaning

yes

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