Synonyms and antonyms of Ways of saying yes in British Thesaurus

yes (adverb)

used for telling someone that what they have said or asked is true or correct

definitely (adverb)

used for emphasizing that you mean ‘yes’

of course (adverb)

used for saying ‘yes’ very definitely, in answer to a question

sure (adverb)

spoken used for saying yes or for agreeing to something

naturally (adverb)

spoken used for saying ‘yes’, especially when that would be most people’s answer

that’s right ()

used instead of ‘yes’ as an answer to a question or statement

I don’t mind if I do ()

a polite and humorous way of accepting something that is being offered to you

by all means ()

used for politely agreeing with someone, giving permission, or saying ‘yes’

you bet ()

used for saying ‘yes’ in an enthusiastic way

you’re on ()

used for saying ‘yes’ when someone has invited you to compete or do something difficult or dangerous

affirmative (adjective)

showing that you mean ‘yes’

affirmative (noun)

formal a word or phrase that indicates agreement, support, or attention to what is being said. ‘Yes’ and ‘I agree’ are affirmatives.

aye (interjection)

British a word used for saying ‘yes’ by people in some parts of the UK, especially Scotland

be my guest ()

yes: used as a polite reply to a request

course (adverb)

spoken of course

I don’t see why not ()

used for saying yes when someone asks for your permission

I’ll say ()

used for expressing agreement, or for saying yes in a very definite way

is the Pope (a) Catholic? ()

used for saying ‘yes’ very definitely as the answer to a question

not half ()

used for emphasizing what you are saying, or for emphasizing that you mean ‘yes’

uh huh (interjection)

used for writing the sound that people make when they agree with something, or when they say ‘yes’ to a question

yea (adverb)

an old word meaning ‘yes’

yeah (adverb)

informal yes

yebo (interjection)

South African a way of saying 'yes' or 'I agree'

yep (adverb)

informal yes

yes (adverb)

used when you are accepting what someone offers you

yes (adverb)

used when you are giving permission

yes (adverb)

used when you are agreeing to do something

yes (noun)

an answer that expresses agreement or that gives permission

yes and no ()

used for saying that something is only partly true

you betcha ()

a way of writing ‘you bet you’ that shows how it sounds in informal conversation, used for saying ‘yes’ in an enthusiastic way

yup (adverb)

informal yes