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How Do You Spell YES?

Correct spelling for the English word "yes" is [j_ˈɛ_s], [jˈɛs], [jˈɛs]] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

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Definition of YES

  1. particle equivalent to affirmative sentence, & n. (pl. yeses). The answer to your question is affirmative, it is as you say or as I have said, your request or command will be complied with, the statement made or course intended is correct or satisfactory, (y. &, y. or, forms for substituting stronger phr., as I could endure, y., & enjoy it, he would beat me, y., or you either; y.?, indeed?, is that so?); (in answer to summons or address) I am here, I hear or am attending to you, (y.?, what more have you to say?). (N.) the word or answer y. (say y., consent; confine yourself to y. & no or yy. & noes). [old English]

Common Misspellings for YES

Below is the list of 295 misspellings for the word "yes".

Usage Examples for YES

  1. " Oh, yes, I got that. - "The Club of Queer Trades" by G. K. Chesterton
  2. Yes, but what of that? - "The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler
  3. Yes; how are you, Mrs. Timmons? - "The Desired Woman" by Will N. Harben
  4. " Oh, yes, we would. - "Apron-Strings" by Eleanor Gates
  5. " Yes, of course I will," said Kathleen. - "The Rebel of the School" by Mrs. L. T. Meade
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