yes · adv
yes (AGREE)
A1 used to agree with something, or to give a positive answer
Dictionary examples:
"Do you like homework?" "Yes, I'm crazy!" (0.0)
"Can you eat ten pizzas?" "Yes, I'm very hungry!" (0.0)
"Is your dog a cat?" "Yes, he meows!" (0.0)
"He's a really nice guy." "Yes, he is." (7.8)
"Have you had enough to eat?" "Yes, thank you." (21.9)
"Would you like a glass of wine?" "Yes, please." (27.5)
"Report to me at nine o'clock tomorrow morning." "Yes, sir." (33.9)
"Do you like Thai food?" "Yes, I love it." (46.8)
yes (ANSWER)
A1 used to show that you are listening to someone, or that you are ready to listen and to give them an answer or information
Dictionary examples:
"Boss!" "Yes? Ready to work more?" (0.0)
"Coach!" "Yes? Ready to run more?" (0.0)
"Doctor!" "Yes? Eat less candy, okay?" (0.0)
"Yes, can I help you?" (7.0)
"Dad." "Yes, what do you want, honey?" (8.4)
yes (DISAGREE)
A2 used when you are disagreeing with a negative statement
Dictionary examples:
"I can't dance at all." "Yes, you can! You're a dancing queen!" (0.0)
"I can't draw." "Yes, you can! Your stick figures are masterpieces!" (0.0)
"I'm not good at math." "Yes, you are! You're a human calculator!" (0.0)
"I'm not a very good cook, though." "Yes, you are - you make wonderful food!" (18.7)