Ie
/aɪ/noun
An expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
Did you know?In some cultures, saying 'yes' was considered a powerful affirmation, believed to invoke positive energies and outcomes in life.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁es-
“to be, to exist.”
Old English
Old English
ǣg
“yes, affirmation.”
Middle English
Middle English
aye
“ever, always; used as an affirmative.”
Modern English
English
yes
“an affirmative response.”