SAYING
YES
The following expressions give a strong Yes! or affirmation. Also, they areoften used to show enthusiasm or willingness to fulfill someone’s request or toindicate that one is very sure about something:
Yes,indeed
Sure
Ofcourse
Absolutely
Definitely
Nodoubt about it
Tobe sure
Youbet (slang)
Youbetcha (slang, familiar)
The three expressions that follow could bused for any casual situation that requires a yes answer. But they’re most often used when the yes doesn’t need much show ofenthusiasm. In more formal situations, they may be considered rude. Theseexpressions are the opposite of nah, nope, and uh-uh, respectively:
Yeah
Yup
Uh-huh
In addition, here are two ways to say yes that have specific uses andimplications:
Right:
used to affirm what some says. Eg. Matt: This is her house? Ario: Right。
I’mafraid so: used when yes is not good news. Eg. Yash:Did your team les the game? Dana: I’m afraid so。
