aye

American  

[ahy] / aɪ /

adverb

1. yes.

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noun

1. an affirmative vote or voter, especially in British Parliament, corresponding to yea in U.S. Congress.

aye ¹ British  

/ aɪ /

1. yes: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice

2. 1. an expression of compliance, esp used by seamen

   2. an expression of amused surprise, esp at encountering something that confirms one's suspicions, expectations, etc

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noun

1. 1. a person who votes in the affirmative

   2. an affirmative vote

aye ² British  

/ əɪ /

adverb

1. always; still

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Etymology

Origin of aye

First recorded in 1570–80; earlier spelling I, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Of the 199 aye votes, Democrats supplied 107 and Republicans 92.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Whether we vote or not, it will not change anything, and that is why we decided not to vote,” Khin Maung Aye said in a phone interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

“You’ll have to ask Madame Ionesco. Whatever she saw in her orb of prognostication, so far she’s kept it to herself. Anyway. ‘Aye aye, Madame,’ I reply.

From Literature

“Aye. Look! I’m starting to see some letters! Although the prose looks a bit odd...”

From Literature

“Aye aye, Captain. Seasick anyway.”

From Literature