Meaning of yes In English

• 0 used to express willingness or agreement:

  • "Would you like a glass of wine?" "Yes, thanks."

  • "Do you like Thai food?" "Yes, I love it."

  • "He's a really nice guy." "Yes, he is."

  • "Report to me at nine o'clock tomorrow morning." "Yes, sir."

  • "Have you had enough to eat?" "Yes, thank you."

  • If you'd say yes (= agree) to the request you'd avoid a lot of trouble.

  • We visited all 50 states, yes sir, all 50.

  • "Dad." "Yes, what do you want, honey?"

  • Yes, can I help you?

  • "I'm not a very good cook, though." "Yes, you are - you make wonderful food!"

  • It's better this way. Yes?

  • You are going to help me, yes?

• 1 a vote supporting a particular plan of action or a reply accepting an invitation:

  • "Have you had any replies yet?" "Six yeses and two noes so far."

• 2 used to express approval, willingness, or agreement:

  • "Would you like a glass of water?" "Yes, please."

  • "Is Chambers Street in this direction?" "Yes, just keep going and you’ll come to it."

  • If you would say yes (= agree), you’d save us all a lot of trouble.

  • "Daddy." "Yes, what do you want, honey?"