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.

affirmation

nod

Brief head tilt

  • uh-huhInformal vocal agreement
  • sureFree from uncertainty
  • indeedWord affirming emphasis

absolutely · certainly · definitely · right · affirmative · yup · okay · roger · correct · true

agreement

nod

Brief head tilt

approval · accord · acceptance · compliance · acquiescence · concur · accede · subscribe · align · endorse

enthusiasm

absolutely

Completely, without exception

yay · woohoo · bravo · hurrah · encore · cheers · hallelujah · amen · bingo · jackpot

confirmation

confirm

Validate as true

acknowledge · certify · attest · corroborate · substantiate · authenticate · ratify · endorse · approve · sanction

encouragement

go-ahead

Permission to begin

  • supportTo uphold or sustain
  • cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
  • rallyGathering for a cause

boost · motivate · inspire · urge · root · back · champion · applaud · encourage · spur

Categories
Opposites
affirmation vs. negation

yesno

Opposite of yes

nope · nay · nah · negative · uh-uh

consent vs. refusal

yesno

Opposite of yes

refusal · rejection · denial · veto · turndown

formality register

yesnay

Negative vote

negative · nope · nah · naw · uh-uh

Phrases
Family

yeses, yesses, yes-man, yes-men

Familiarity
Top 100
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G