Collocations for yes - noun, exclamation
ADJ.
resounding, unequivocal, unqualified
When the villagers were asked if they wanted the factory to be built, the answer was a resounding yes.
When the villagers were asked if they wanted the factory to be built, the answer was a resounding yes.
simple
VERB + YES
answer, say
In reply to his question, most of them answered yes. | Please say yes!
In reply to his question, most of them answered yes. | Please say yes!
vote
YES + NOUN
vote
PREP.
with a ~
He answered with a yes.
He answered with a yes.
~ to
They voted yes to strike action.
They voted yes to strike action.
PHRASES
yes or no
I need a simple yes or no.
I need a simple yes or no.