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Synonyms

yeah

American  
[yai] / yɛə /

adverb

Informal.

  1. yes.

yeah British  
/ jɛə /

  1. an informal word for yes

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Etymology

Origin of yeah

1900–05; variant of yea or yes

Example Sentences

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“When I’m at the bar, it doesn’t feel like, ‘Oh, yeah, America.’

From The Wall Street Journal

When asked if he pleaded guilty to the charge, the man said "yeah" and nodded his head.

From BBC

And so, yeah, man, I think that that probably launched a bunch of curiosity for me and like, how can I do that more often?

From Los Angeles Times

"So, yeah, I'm very afraid for the next few days. And my heart just goes to the Jewish community as well because... it's just such a violation to happen, especially on a holy celebration".

From BBC

“Oh, yeah, I’m pretty eager,” he said after practice Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

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