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What is the definition of yes?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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assent indicator: used, especially in speech, to indicate assent, agreement, or affirmation""Do you like ice cream?" "Yes, I do.""

"97 percent of respondents answered yes."

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indicates contradiction: used to indicate contradiction in response to a negative proposition""He won't believe you." "Oh yes he will.""

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mark of attention: used to indicate that somebody is ready to give his or her attention to somebody who has asked for it""Doctor?" "Yes?""

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acceptance: used to accept an offer or a request""Would you like some tea?" "Yes, please.""

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