aye

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection expressing assent or affirmation.

  - ""Aye," said Jack in agreement."
  - ""Aye," responded the sailor to the captain's command."

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Antonyms

nay , no

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Synonyms

yes , yea , yes , I say , hey , oi

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aye
hive , jive , five , rive

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Variants

List of all variants of aye that leads to same result
ay , aye , ayes , aye-aye , aye-ayes

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Etymology

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From Old English ‘ege’ meaning ‘yes’ or ‘indeed’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'aye' is also used as a title in Scottish and Irish folklore for a supernatural being who grants wishes.

2. The term 'aye-aye' is used in the military to refer to a signal for a second look or confirmation.

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Related Concepts

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1. assent: The act of agreeing or expressing approval.

2. interjection: A word or phrase used to express strong emotion or to make a sudden exclamation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'aye' is often used in nautical contexts to signify agreement or affirmation. In music, it is a popular chant in Scottish and Irish traditional music.

How to Memorize "aye"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a nodding head or a raised hand to signify agreement when you say 'aye'.
   - Visualize yourself in a group setting where 'aye' is used to express agreement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aye' with the nodding head or raised hand gesture.
   - Think of the word 'agreement' when you see or hear the word 'aye'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'A Year Ends Yesterday' to help remember the meaning of 'aye'.
   - Use the acronym 'Agreement Yields Effective Yes' to remember the meaning of 'aye'.

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