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- [yey]
- /yeɪ/
- /jeɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yey]
- /yeɪ/
Definitions of yea word
- adverb yea to the extent, amount, etc., indicated: The doll is about yay high. 1
- noun yea an affirmation; an affirmative reply or vote. 1
- noun yea a person who votes in the affirmative. 1
- noun yea An affirmative answer. 1
- noun yea yes vote 1
- noun yea sb who votes yes 1
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Origin of yea
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English ye, ya, Old English gēa; cognate with Dutch, German, Old Norse, Gothic ja
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Parts of speech for Yea
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
yea popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for yea
interjection yea
noun yea
- affirmative — An affirmative word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is 'yes'.
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
- vote — a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of individuals.
- yeah — yes.
- indeed — in fact; in reality; in truth; truly (used for emphasis, to confirm and amplify a previous statement, to indicate a concession or admission, or, interrogatively, to obtain confirmation): Indeed, it did rain as hard as predicted. Did you indeed finish the work?
adverb yea
- without fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
- roger — a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “fame” and “spear.”.
- yep — Yes.
- very well — successfully
- right on — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
Antonyms for yea
noun yea
- nay — and not only so but; not only that but also; indeed: many good, nay, noble qualities.
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