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

The upper house, meanwhile, elected Nan Ni Ni Aye, a regional MP from Karen state with USDP, as another vice-president, the junta said in a statement.

From Barron's

“Aye, I might want in on this bet, too.”

From Literature

“Aye, check this out. There’s a Battle of the Bands next weekend. We should enter,” Awesiinh says, pointing at a flyer.

From Literature

“Aye, there he is. The rock star.”

From Literature

"Aye, you can ask the boys," he says.

From BBC