Yea — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb noun /ˈyā/

Meaning & Definition of Yea

Yea (adverb)

  1. yes —used in oral voting
  2. more than this, not only so but —used to introduce a more explicit or emphatic phrase
  3. to this extent or degree

Yea (noun)

  1. affirmation, assent
  2. an affirmative vote
  3. a person casting a yea vote

Yea (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not merely this but also

    "we will go to the new land, and, yea, we will pursue our dreams!"

    similar: even, indeed, nay, truly, verily, in fact, in reality, in truth
    related: assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, positively, really, surely, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably

  2. used to express agreement

    "I vote yea on the proposed increase in the school budget"

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

Yea (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a vote or decision for something

    "the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays"

    similar: affirmative, yes
    related: pro, acceptance, accession, acquiescence, agreement, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, permission, sanction
    opposite: nay, negative, no, non placet
    near: con, blackball, veto, declination, denial, disallowance, negation, refusal, rejection, turndown

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Yea

The most common words with a similar meaning to Yea:

even, indeed, nay, truly, verily, all right, alright, aye, exactly, OK, okeydoke, yeah, yep, yes, yo, in fact, in reality, in truth, affirmative

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Yea

Words with the opposite meaning of Yea:

nay, no, no way, scarcely, negative, non placet

Related Words for Yea

assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, doubtless, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, positively, really, surely, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, absolutely, pro, acceptance, accession, acquiescence, agreement, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, permission, sanction

Near Antonyms of Yea

con, blackball, veto, declination, denial, disallowance, negation, refusal, rejection, turndown

Origin & Etymology of Yea

Middle English ye, ya, from Old English gēa; akin to Old High German jā yes

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Yea

yea-sayer

Frequently Asked Questions about Yea

What does "Yea" mean?

"Yea" means yes —used in oral voting. As an an adverb and a noun, it is defined as: yes —used in oral voting. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Yea"?

Other words for "Yea" include even, indeed, nay, truly, verily, all right, alright and aye. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Yea" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Yea"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Yea". Common alternatives include even, indeed, nay, truly, verily, all right, alright, aye, exactly and OK.

What is the opposite of "Yea"?

Antonyms of "Yea" include nay, no, no way, scarcely, negative and non placet. Near antonyms include con, blackball, veto and declination.

How do you use "Yea" in a sentence?

Examples of "Yea" in a sentence: "we will go to the new land, and, yea, we will pursue our dreams!"; "I vote yea on the proposed increase in the school budget"; "the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Yea"?

"Yea" is pronounced /ˈyā/.

What is the origin of the word "Yea"?

"Yea" comes from Middle English ye, ya, from Old English gēa; akin to Old High German jā yes. First known use: before 12th century.