Aye — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb noun /ˈī/ (adverb) /ˈā/ (adverb)

Meaning & Definition of Aye

Aye (adverb)

  1. yes
  2. always, continually, ever

Aye (noun)

  1. an affirmative vote or voter

Aye (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. on every relevant occasion

    "I aye thought that she was the loveliest woman I ever laid eyes on"

    similar: always, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly, at every turn
    related: commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes, recurrently, repeatedly, continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly, dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually, inevitably, eternally, everlastingly
    opposite: ne'er, never
    near: intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically, infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually, variously

  2. for all time

    "a friendship that will aye endure"

    similar: always, e'er, eternally, ever, everlastingly, evermore, forever, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, perpetually, for good, for keeps
    related: enduringly, long, perennially
    opposite: ne'er, never, nevermore
    near: once

  3. used to express agreement

    "aye, you're right about that"

    similar: all right, alright, exactly, OK, okeydoke, yea, yeah, yep, yes, yo
    related: absolutely, assuredly, certainly, indeed, indisputably, positively, undoubtedly, unquestionably
    opposite: nay, no, no way, scarcely

Aye (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in yea

    similar: yea, ballot, vote, nay, no, non placet, blackball, referendum, ticket, absentee ballot, Australian ballot, secret ballot, short ballot, write-in

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aye

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aye:

always, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly, e'er, eternally, everlastingly, evermore, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, at every turn, for good, for keeps, all right, alright, exactly, OK, okeydoke, yea, yeah, yep, yes, yo, ballot, vote, nay, no, non placet, blackball, referendum, ticket, absentee ballot

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Aye

Words with the opposite meaning of Aye:

ne'er, never, nevermore, nay, no, no way, scarcely

Related Words for Aye

commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes, recurrently, repeatedly, continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly, dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually, inevitably, enduringly, long, perennially, absolutely, assuredly, certainly, indeed, indisputably, positively

Near Antonyms of Aye

intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically, infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually, variously, once

Word Forms of Aye

Inflections: ayes

Origin & Etymology of Aye

of uncertain origin

First known use: 1576

Words & Phrases Containing Aye

aye-aye

Frequently Asked Questions about Aye

What does "Aye" mean?

"Aye" means yes. As an an adverb and a noun, it is defined as: yes. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Aye"?

Other words for "Aye" include always, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly and invariably. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aye" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aye"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aye". Common alternatives include always, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day and perpetually.

What is the opposite of "Aye"?

Antonyms of "Aye" include ne'er, never, nevermore, nay, no, no way and scarcely. Near antonyms include intermittently, occasionally, periodically and sometimes.

How do you use "Aye" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aye" in a sentence: "I aye thought that she was the loveliest woman I ever laid eyes on"; "a friendship that will aye endure"; "aye, you're right about that".

Is "Aye" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aye" can be used as an adverb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Aye"?

"Aye" is pronounced /ˈī/ as an adverb and /ˈā/ as an adverb.

What is the origin of the word "Aye"?

"Aye" comes from of uncertain origin. First known use: 1576.