"aye" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /aɪ/ Forms: aye
Head templates: {{interjection}} [POS TABLE]
  1. yes, used especially in voting or formal situations. Synonyms: yes, indeed, yea
    Sense id: simple-aye-en-intj-v5-ErepE Categories (other): Formal
  2. Used to express agreement, approval, or affirmation. Synonyms: yes, yeah
    Sense id: simple-aye-en-intj-J5Xm85wX
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