American English pronunciation

How to pronounce yes

IPA transcription: ['jɛs]

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Noun

  • an affirmative

    “I was hoping for a yes”

Usage examples

  • Additionally, the divergence of the eyes leads to horizontal diplopia.
  • We said yes, as she seemed to expect us to say so.
  • I got drunk yesterday and thought I built a super computer.
  • His eyes never took themselves for an instant from his companion's face.
  • He paused, and his eyes were still unfriendly.
  • However, some Phacopina species lack eyes, such as the species of the genus "Ductina".
  • "I'm not going very far," the alchemist answered, looking straight into the eyes of the horsemen.
  • yes
  • I went swimming with dolphins yesterday.
  • Yesterday I waited forever for the subway train.