<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>(used to express affirmation or assent or to mark the addition of something emphasizing and amplifying a previous statement): Do you want that? Yes, I do.</li><li>(used to express an emphatic contradiction of a previously negative statement or command): Don't do that! Oh, yes I will!</li><li>(used, usually interrogatively, to express hesitation, uncertainty, curiosity, etc.): “Yes?” he said as he opened the door.</li><li>(used to express polite or minimal interest or attention): That was a marvelous show! Yes?</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>plural yes·es: an affirmative reply</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>yessed, yes·sing: to give an affirmative reply to; give assent or approval to</li></ul><p><strong>Interjection</strong></p><ul><li>(used as a strong expression of joy, pleasure, or approval)</li></ul>