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yes
Adverb
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A word that is used to agree or accept.
Yes, I eat fish.
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A word used to not agree with a negative sentence or question.
You are not tall. Yes, I am tall.
You do not want it, do you? Yes, I do.
Isn't William your brother? Yes, he is my brother.
yes
Interjection
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Used to show excitement or joy
I won! Yes!
yes
Noun
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A yes is an answer that agrees or accepts.
She gave him a yes.
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A yes is a vote for a thing.
The vote count was six "yesses" and one "no."
minister
Noun
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A minister is a politician who is in charge of a part of the government.
The Minister of Defense has said that the army will remain in the city for at least two more weeks.