yes

Etymology

From Middle English yes, from Old English ġīese. Compare yea.

intj

1. An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
   Our second goal of the match! Yes!
2. Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
3. (interrogative) Used to ask for more information with a request.
   I need some help. Yes?

noun

1. An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
   Was that a yes?
2. A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
   The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".

verb

1. (colloquial, transitive) to agree with, affirm, approve.
   Did he yes the veto?
   "That's really what you wanted?" I yessed both; ... 1972 Oct, John Barth, “Perseid”, in Harper's Magazine, page 79
2. (slang) to attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing

adv

1. that is correct