yea

Meanings

• interjection

  An expression of affirmation or agreement.

  - "Yes, I agree."
  - "You're right."
  - "I'll do it."
  - "Let's go!"

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Pronunciation

1. /jeɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈjæ.ə/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nay , nay , no

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Synonyms

aye , yeah , yep , yes , yigh , yup , hurrah , hurray , woohoo , yay , yippee

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yea
neigh , aye , may , say

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Variants

List of all variants of yea that leads to same result
yea , yeas , yea-sayer , yea-sayers

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'yes' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yea' is also used in the Bible to signify approval or consent.

2. In ancient Greece, 'yeas' and 'nays' were used in the assembly to vote on proposals.

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Related Concepts

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1. affirmation: The act of confirming or expressing agreement.

2. agreement: The state of being in accord.

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Culture

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In literature, 'yea' is often used in Shakespeare's plays to signify approval or agreement. In music, it is a common response in call-and-response songs.

How to Memorize "yea"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a nodding head or a thumbs-up gesture to represent 'yea'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'yea' with the idea of agreement or approval.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'yea' sounds like 'yes', which means 'agreement'.

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