yes
Opposite of no
Yes is the standard adverb and interjection to signal agreement, understanding, and acceptance.
It is also a polite way to acknowledge direct address.
Brief head tilt
- uh-huhInformal vocal agreement
- sureFree from uncertainty
- indeedWord affirming emphasis
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
certainly · definitely · right · affirmative · yup · okay · roger · correct
Brief head tilt
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- assentFormal expression of approval
- concurrenceState of agreeing
- approvalFavorable opinion given
accord · acceptance · compliance · acquiescence · concur · accede · subscribe · align
Completely, without exception
- totallyTo the full extent
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- hoorayExclamation of delight
- yayExclamation of triumph
woohoo · bravo · hurrah · encore · cheers · hallelujah · amen · bingo
Validate as true
- verifyConfirm accuracy or truth
- validateConfirm as true
- affirmDeclare to be true
- acknowledgeConfirm receipt or truth
certify · attest · corroborate · substantiate · authenticate · ratify · endorse · approve
nod
Brief head tilt
absolutely · certainly · definitely · right · affirmative · yup · okay · roger · correct · true
nod
Brief head tilt
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- assentFormal expression of approval
- concurrenceState of agreeing
approval · accord · acceptance · compliance · acquiescence · concur · accede · subscribe · align · endorse
absolutely
Completely, without exception
- totallyTo the full extent
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- hoorayExclamation of delight
yay · woohoo · bravo · hurrah · encore · cheers · hallelujah · amen · bingo · jackpot
confirm
Validate as true
acknowledge · certify · attest · corroborate · substantiate · authenticate · ratify · endorse · approve · sanction
go-ahead
Permission to begin
boost · motivate · inspire · urge · root · back · champion · applaud · encourage · spur
- yes or noBinary response options
- say yesExpress agreement verbally
- yes and noContradictory paired response
- yes sirRespectful military assent
- saying yesExpressing agreement or approval
- said yesExpressed agreement aloud