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View synonyms for aye

aye

[ ahy ]

adverb

  1. yes.


noun

  1. an affirmative vote or voter, especially in British Parliament, corresponding to yea in U.S. Congress.

aye

1

/ əɪ /

adverb

  1. always; still
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aye

2

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sentence substitute

  1. yes: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice
  2. aye aye
    1. an expression of compliance, esp used by seamen
    2. an expression of amused surprise, esp at encountering something that confirms one's suspicions, expectations, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

    1. a person who votes in the affirmative
    2. an affirmative vote
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aye1

First recorded in 1570–80; earlier spelling I, of uncertain origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aye1

Old Norse ei ever; Old English ā; compare Latin aevum an age, Greek aion aeon, aiei ever, always

Origin of aye2

C16: probably from pronoun I, expressing assent

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