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Y-ES/jes/

Agree, or say something is true: Yes, I would like some tea. No is the opposite. Yet means “up to now” in questions and negatives. Yes, please is the polite accept; Yes, I do answers a do-question.

Meaning

Used to agree, or to say that something is true.

Examples

• “Yes, I would like some tea.”
• “Yes, the museum is open.”
• “Yes, please — a window seat.”

Good to know

Opposite of no. Polite: Yes, please. Mix-up: yet.

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