Aye
adverb
Yes.
'Are you coming to the party?' 'Aye, I'll be there.'
interjection
Used to express agreement or consent.
Aye, that's true.
adverb
Used when voting in favor of something.
All those in favor say 'aye.'
Often appears as...
- vote aye
- say aye
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Formal
noun
A vote in favor of something.
The ayes have it.
Often appears as...
- the ayes have it
- cast an aye
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
Used to show that you will always do something.
Aye be hunting on these lands.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Yes.
'Are you coming to the party?' 'Aye, I'll be there.'
interjection
Used to express agreement or consent.
Aye, that's true.
adverb
Used when voting in favor of something.
All those in favor say 'aye.'
Often appears as...
- vote aye
- say aye
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A vote in favor of something.
The ayes have it.
Often appears as...
- the ayes have it
- cast an aye
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
Used to show that you will always do something.
Aye be hunting on these lands.
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Informal Consent
Used in casual settings to agree or say yes without formality.
'Do you like ice cream?' 'Aye, it's my favorite!'
Pro Tip 2/2Maritime Tradition
Commonly used by sailors or in naval contexts, similar to 'yes, sir.'
Captain: 'Raise the mainsail!' Sailor: 'Aye, aye, captain!'
Pro Tip 1/2Informal Consent
Used in casual settings to agree or say yes without formality.
'Do you like ice cream?' 'Aye, it's my favorite!'
Pro Tip 2/2Maritime Tradition
Commonly used by sailors or in naval contexts, similar to 'yes, sir.'
Captain: 'Raise the mainsail!' Sailor: 'Aye, aye, captain!'
Pro Tip 1/2Informal Consent
Used in casual settings to agree or say yes without formality.
'Do you like ice cream?' 'Aye, it's my favorite!'
Pro Tip 2/2Maritime Tradition
Commonly used by sailors or in naval contexts, similar to 'yes, sir.'
Captain: 'Raise the mainsail!' Sailor: 'Aye, aye, captain!'
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Video examples
GA Finalist PIPE National...
hi my name is Neil aye sir and I'm the winner of the Georgia National Geographic be mine when he challenged Atlanta is a beautiful city nestled in the midst of the Appalachian Piedmont while you're here you can see the sights like the world of coke and the Georgia
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Sting: How I started...
For the train it is crammed with all Europe's nobility And there's none of them famous for their compatibility There's a fight over seats "I beg pardon, Your Grace But you'll find that one's mine, so get back in your place!" "Aye, but where are they going?"
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An ER doctor on triaging...
When it comes to exercise, store all the equipment that you need for a certain activity together, charged and ready, so you don't spend energy looking for it. And decrease temptations, for anyone driven by sugar cravings. Anyone? Say aye, go ahead.
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A Visit From The Hudson...
Exceptional, he wrote. It can be, on occasion. We would like to see the room Mr. Cross stayed in. Well, first I must check to see if he was a guest. Francis-- Stay out of this. Aye, Mr. Cross was a guest.
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An Encounter With an...
Aye, aye, aye. It's just like sticking your finger right into a light socket. It's an adaptation the eels have for hunting prey, navigating in murky water, and self-defense.
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Encouraging A New-Born...
because of their quirky looks an elusive nocturnal lifestyle aye eyes have become part of madagascar folklore they're feared and persecuted as the
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Surviving 2012:...
aye sir I certainly don't assume that I'm going to be the only survivor who decides to run for king of the world
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Eating Bark PIPE National...
Baker aye maybe I didn't pull off enough for the outer stuff okay a little bit from the inside
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Felix Dennis' odes to...
Convenience rules America; Convenience owns our soul. Aye, that it does.
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Getting to Location -...
There goes the load. There goes the load. Aye, aye, aye.
Video examples
GA Finalist PIPE National...
hi my name is Neil aye sir and I'm the winner of the Georgia National Geographic be mine when he challenged Atlanta is a beautiful city nestled in the midst of the Appalachian Piedmont while you're here you can see the sights like the world of coke and the Georgia
Video examples
Sting: How I started...
For the train it is crammed with all Europe's nobility And there's none of them famous for their compatibility There's a fight over seats "I beg pardon, Your Grace But you'll find that one's mine, so get back in your place!" "Aye, but where are they going?"
Video examples
An ER doctor on triaging...
When it comes to exercise, store all the equipment that you need for a certain activity together, charged and ready, so you don't spend energy looking for it. And decrease temptations, for anyone driven by sugar cravings. Anyone? Say aye, go ahead.
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A Visit From The Hudson...
Exceptional, he wrote. It can be, on occasion. We would like to see the room Mr. Cross stayed in. Well, first I must check to see if he was a guest. Francis-- Stay out of this. Aye, Mr. Cross was a guest.
Video examples
An Encounter With an...
Aye, aye, aye. It's just like sticking your finger right into a light socket. It's an adaptation the eels have for hunting prey, navigating in murky water, and self-defense.
Video examples
Encouraging A New-Born...
because of their quirky looks an elusive nocturnal lifestyle aye eyes have become part of madagascar folklore they're feared and persecuted as the
Video examples
Surviving 2012:...
aye sir I certainly don't assume that I'm going to be the only survivor who decides to run for king of the world
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Eating Bark PIPE National...
Baker aye maybe I didn't pull off enough for the outer stuff okay a little bit from the inside
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Felix Dennis' odes to...
Convenience rules America; Convenience owns our soul. Aye, that it does.
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Getting to Location -...
There goes the load. There goes the load. Aye, aye, aye.
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Quote examples
Limmy
Scottish Comedian
Aye aye, I'm not one of these people that hate Christmas. Some people think it's all fake, but I like that kind of thing. It's like Las Vegas. I know this isnae really the Eiffel Tower and that isnae really the Statue of Liberty, but it's just a bit of fun.
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Limmy
Scottish Comedian
I felt I was a bit switched off for years, not really caring about things. I don't know if that's depression or whatever, but I was thinking 'I might. Aye I will. No, I willnae' as far as getting a second series goes.
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Paul G. Tremblay
American Author
When you trust your subconscious enough to put something in a story and then figure out why it really needed to be there later, when that works out, aye, that's the stuff.
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Carl Frampton
Irish Boxer
My mum's very vocal about me, aye. She's very proud. It's just a bit embarrassing.
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Limmy
Scottish Comedian
Aye aye, I'm not one of these people that hate Christmas. Some people think it's all fake, but I like that kind of thing. It's like Las Vegas. I know this isnae really the Eiffel Tower and that isnae really the Statue of Liberty, but it's just a bit of fun.
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Limmy
Scottish Comedian
I felt I was a bit switched off for years, not really caring about things. I don't know if that's depression or whatever, but I was thinking 'I might. Aye I will. No, I willnae' as far as getting a second series goes.
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Paul G. Tremblay
American Author
When you trust your subconscious enough to put something in a story and then figure out why it really needed to be there later, when that works out, aye, that's the stuff.
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Carl Frampton
Irish Boxer
My mum's very vocal about me, aye. She's very proud. It's just a bit embarrassing.
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