yes >> jɛs
Definition: [exclamation] used to give an affirmative response.
Example: ‘Do you understand?’ ‘Yes.’
Definition: [exclamation] used as a response to someone addressing one or trying to attract one's attention.
Example: ‘Oh, Mr Lawrence.’ ‘Yes?’
Definition: [exclamation] used to question a remark.
Example: ‘It should be easy to check.’ ‘Oh yes? How?’
Definition: [exclamation] encouraging someone to continue speaking.
Example: ‘When you bought those photographs …’ ‘Yes?’
Definition: [exclamation] expressing great pleasure or excitement.
Example: plenty to eat, including hot hamburger sandwiches (yes!)
Definition: [exclamation] expressing irritation or impatience.
Example: ‘Is the pain still there?’ ‘Yes, yes, damn you, the pain is always there’
Definition: [noun] an affirmative answer or decision, especially in voting.
Example: answering with assured and ardent yeses