Antonyms for aye


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahy
Phonetic Transcription : aɪ


Definition of aye

Origin :
  • "assent," 1570s, of unknown origin, perhaps a variant of I, meaning "I assent;" or an alteration of Middle English yai "yes" (see yea), or from aye (adv.) "always, ever."
  • noun yes
Example sentences :
  • Aye, but before I do so, let me read again the last of my Ballads.
  • Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service
  • Aye, lad, and the plain things are always the hardest things to do.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • "Aye, lads, it was that," said a deep voice from behind Alleyne's shoulder.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Aye, it is the steel head-piece of the watchman," remarked the archer.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Aye, but it's that wee bit that makes all the difference, Mr. Cairnduff!
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Aye, here was this gentleman; he thought that name would be among 'em.
  • Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle
  • Aye, you have your pride, but I'm wondering would you rather have that than Eleanor?
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Aye, but Bellarmine is the genteeler, and the finer man; yes, that he must be allowed.
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews Vol. 1 » by Henry Fielding
  • Aye, but I'm used to that kind of business; but here we are at the top.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 13, June 25, 1870 » by Various
  • Aye, you cannot come up to it; do what you will you never will come up to it.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for aye

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