Yes vs. Absolutely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Yes and Absolutely
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Yes
Used to give an affirmative response
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Yes.’
Absolutely
Without qualification or restriction; completely
The substance was absolutely pure.
Yes
Used as a response to someone addressing one or trying to attract one's attention
‘Oh, Mr Lawrence.’ ‘Yes?’
Absolutely
Used as an intensive
I absolutely love that restaurant. That's absolutely ridiculous.
Yes
Used to question a remark
‘It should be easy to check.’ ‘Oh yes? How?’
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Absolutely
As you say. Used to indicate agreement.
Yes
Encouraging someone to continue speaking
‘When you bought those photographs …’ ‘Yes?’
Absolutely
In a manner that does not take an object.
Yes
Expressing great pleasure or excitement
Plenty to eat, including hot hamburger sandwiches (yes!)
Absolutely
In an absolute relationship.
Yes
Expressing irritation or impatience
‘Is the pain still there?’ ‘Yes, yes, damn you, the pain is always there’
Absolutely
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
Yes
An affirmative answer or decision, especially in voting
Answering with assured and ardent yeses
Absolutely
Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.
Yes
It is so; as you say or ask. Used to express affirmation, agreement, positive confirmation, or consent.
Absolutely
(grammar) In a manner that does not take an object.
Yes
An affirmative or consenting reply.
Absolutely
Yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.
Yes
An affirmative vote or voter.
Absolutely
In an absolute, independent, or unconditional manner; wholly; positively.
Yes
To give an affirmative reply to.
Absolutely
Completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers;
An absolutely magnificent painting
A perfectly idiotic idea
You're perfectly right
Utterly miserable
You can be dead sure of my innocence
Was dead tired
Dead right
Yes
Used to express great satisfaction, approval, or happiness.
Absolutely
Totally and definitely; without question;
We are absolutely opposed to the idea
He forced himself to lie absolutely still
Iron is absolutely necessary
Yes
(interrogative) Used to ask for more information with a request.
I need some help.
Yes?
Yes?
Yes
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
Was that a yes?
Yes
A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no".
Yes
To agree with, affirm, approve.
Did he yes the veto?
Yes
(slang) to attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
Yes
Ay; yea; - a word which expresses affirmation or consent; - opposed to no.
Yes
An affirmative;
I was hoping for a yes
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