Expressing an affirmative reply to a question which doesn't involve a negative, e.g. ‘Did you enjoy it?’ ‘Yes (I did enjoy it)’. Cf. no, adv.2 1a.
| 单词 | θ152461 |
| 释义 | the mind > language > statement > affirmation and denial > [adverb] > as an affirmative answer > in answer to question not involving negative (3) yesOE Expressing an affirmative reply to a question which doesn't involve a negative, e.g. ‘Did you enjoy it?’ ‘Yes (I did enjoy it)’. Cf. no, adv.2 1a. yeaOE Expressing an affirmative reply to a question (or implied question) which doesn't involve a negative: yes. Cf. nay, adv.1 1a. just so1655 In replies and expressions of assent: exactly so, yes indeed, that's right. Cf. earlier just, adv. 4. |
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