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 • Mar. 31, 2026

“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 • Dec. 28, 2025

In 1993, the Supreme Court ruled in Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

Aye, that didn't go down too well with the Gorgie club.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

"Aye, by these bones, I would," I lied earnestly.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood