yes vs affirmative
affirmative vs yesyes and affirmative both are nouns.
yes is not an adjective while affirmative is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| affirmative | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
affirmative is a hypernym of
yes; that is, affirmative is a
word with a broader meaning than yes:
- yes: an affirmative
- affirmative: a reply of affirmation
| yes (noun) | affirmative (noun) |
|---|---|
| an affirmative | a reply of affirmation |
| yes (adjective) | affirmative (adjective) |
|---|---|
| affirming or giving assent | |
| expressing or manifesting praise or approval | |
| expecting the best |
Words related to "yes"
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