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Definition of aye - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
affirmative responseDated UK yes, used to express agreementDated UK
- When asked if he understood, he replied aye..
2.
continuityRare UK always or continuously happeningRare UK
- He is aye working on his projects.
Interjection
1.
votingUK used in voting to indicate a positive voteUK
- All those in favor, say aye.
2.
agreementDated UK expressing agreement or affirmationDated UK
- When asked if he would join, he replied with a confident aye.
3.
maritimeDated UK acknowledges a command from a superiorDated UK
- Aye, captain, I'll adjust the sails.
Noun
1.
election roleUK person who votes in the affirmativeUK
- The ayes were counted to determine the majority.
2.
ballot responseUK affirmative vote or assentUK
- The ayes have it, the motion is passed..
Expressions with aye
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for all time without end
Their love will last for ever and aye.
used to acknowledge someone's statement or question
Wye aye, I heard you the first time.
nocturnal lemur from Madagascar with large eyes and long fingers
The aye-aye uses its long finger to find insects.
used to express agreement or consent
Well aye, I think that's a good idea.
I understand and will obey
When the captain gave the order, the sailor replied, 'aye aye, sir.'
used to show understanding and readiness to follow orders
Aye, aye skipper, I'll adjust the sails immediately.
Origin of aye
Middle English, ay (ever)
Examples of aye in a sentence
He answered aye to the proposal. The river is aye flowing through the valley. She is aye cheerful, no matter the situation. The motion was passed with a unanimous aye. The council members responded with a resounding aye. The sailors shouted aye in unison.
Aye, I agree with the proposal. Aye, sir, the deck is clear. Aye, I'll report to the bridge immediately. The speaker asked for the ayes to raise their hands. In the final tally, the ayes had it. The ayes were louder than the nays. Only three ayes were recorded.
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- French:oui, d'accord, ...
- German:ja, Ja, ...
- Italian:sì, favorevole, ...
- Spanish:sí, afirmativo, ...
- Portuguese:sim, sempre, ...
- Chinese:是的, 同意, ...
- Japanese:はい, 賛成, ...
- Arabic:نَعَم, أوافق, ...
- Hebrew:כֵּן, אָכֵן, ...
- Russian:да, согласен, ...
- Ukrainian:так, згоден, ...
- Hindi:हाँ, जी, ...
Definition of AYE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Ayer Rajah ExpresswayTECH. major highway in SingaporeTECH.
- We took the AYE to reach the city faster.
- Traffic was smooth on the AYE today.
- The AYE is known for its scenic views.
Origin of AYE
Middle English aye (always)
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- French:autoroute Ayer Rajah, ...
- German:AYE, ...
- Italian:AYE, ...
- Spanish:AYE, ...
- Portuguese:Autoestrada Ayer Rajah, ...
- Chinese:亚逸拉惹高速公路, ...
- Japanese:アヤー・ラジャ・エクスプレスウェイ, ...
- Arabic:طَرِيق أَيَر رَاجَه السَّرِيع, ...
- Hebrew:הַכְּבִישׁ הַמָּהִיר אַיֵיר רָאגָ'ה, ...
- Russian:скоростная автомагистраль Айер Раджа, ...
- Ukrainian:швидкісна автомагістраль Аєр-Раджа, ...
- Hindi:एवाईई, ...
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