yea

[ yey ]

adverb

1. yes (used in affirmation or assent).
2. indeed:

   Yea, and he did come.

3. not only this but even:

   a good, yea, a noble man.

noun

1. an affirmation; an affirmative reply or vote.
2. a person who votes in the affirmative.

yea

/ jeɪ /

sentence substitute

1. a less common word for aye 1

adverb

1. archaic.
   sentence modifier indeed; truly

   yea, though my enemies spurn me, I shall prevail

Word History and Origins

Origin of yea¹

before 900; Middle English ye, ya, Old English gēa; cognate with Dutch, German, Old Norse, Gothic ja

Word History and Origins

Origin of yea¹

Old English gēa; related to Old Frisian jē, Old Saxon, Old Norse, Old High German jā, Gothic jai

Example Sentences

Yea, OK, so Pompeii has movies with Jon Snow, songs, and millions of visitors—but is it under water?!

From The Daily Beast

Hume, clearly stumbling, finally said, “Yea, I agree with you.”

From The Daily Beast

“Yea, sure, why not I guess,” said the man, who asked that his name not be used.

From The Daily Beast

Given the large number of Democrats who'll vote yes, it will need only about one in 10 Republicans to vote yea.

From The Daily Beast

The farm bill was defeated in part because they got fewer yea votes out of Democrats than they were hoping for.

From The Daily Beast

My soul hath desired thee in the night: yea, and with my spirit within me in the morning early I will watch to thee.

From Project Gutenberg

His duties as Pipe-master, Hennemann discharged with great fidelity; yea, even with genuine fanatical zeal.

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He attempts to pray and make supplication—yea, even he endeavours to perform the service.

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Yea, the exercise concerning things both civil and religious, in such a case, is enjoined.

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Yea I have loved thee with an everlasting love, therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.

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Related Words

• yes