yea 1 of 2

adverb

ˈyā How to pronounce yea (audio)
Definition of yeanext
1
as in indeed
not merely this but also we will go to the new land, and, yea, we will pursue our dreams!

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2
as in yes
used to express agreement I vote yea on the proposed increase in the school budget

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yea

2 of 2

noun

as in affirmative
a vote or decision for something the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays

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Recent Examples of yea
Noun
Caltrans has cleaned up the site twice over the past five yeas. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 But in 1984, a menace to Yuletide morality yea more dire than Starbucks holiday cups stirred vociferous objections. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025 Yet getting government approval for a deal is not quite as simple as getting POTUS’ yea or nay, as much as that step in a merger process now is being taken as a given. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2025 The vote on a motion to proceed to final debate on the bill passed with 51 yeas and 49 nays. — Erin Doherty, CNBC, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for yea
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yea
  1. indeed
  2. yes
  3. affirmative
  4. definitely
  5. alright
  6. approval
  7. certainly
  8. OK
Adverb
  • Stuart Fails to Save the Universe indeed came up with a fun, clever premise…and then apparently just decided to stop trying there; everything else about the series is totally lackluster.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nancy Reagan, fearful of losing her husband, did indeed consult an astrologer after Reagan was shot.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of indeed
Adverb
  • John has been working his whole life to be deemed a worthy member of the Green Lantern corps, and Hal was literally handed the ring after answering a single yes-or-no question correctly.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • It's designed for DIY planners who want to see how different assumptions and decisions could affect their long-term plan, rather than simply getting a yes-or-no retirement readiness score.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of yes
Noun
  • While 1990s Teri Hatcher would indeed reply in the affirmative, the nagging disbelief is relatable.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • This question was answered in the thundering affirmative by two groups of late-19th-century Protestant social activists whose retail legacies continue, even now, to thrive across all 50 states.
    — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Definition of affirmative
Adverb
  • But keeping their promotion rivals at bay most definitely was, Parkinson’s men conceding 24 times in those dozen games, 16 of which came on Welsh soil.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Blanco Gran Reserva Ask any collector about Spanish wines and the name Faustino will definitely come up in the conversation.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
  • And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of alright
Noun
  • For most of those who spoke with ABC News, joining the military is a series of career decisions rather than approval or disapproval about the administration in power.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If both parties are PLA members, superiors must step in to mediate the relationship breakdown, and the couple can only get a civil divorce with the military’s approval, which can result in a longer process.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of approval
Adverb
  • Scheffler certainly hasn't struggled to find consistency this season.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Things have certainly gone up a level, too, with her new punky cropped haircut.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Don’t worry, Bates did okay after that, going on to star in classic films like Misery (1990) and Titanic (1997).
    — Dylan Kickham, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The night ends nicely, with Sandy asking Joe about his mother, who is doing okay.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
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