aye
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6.3
A spoken vote that shows agreement in a meeting
- noun
- /aɪ/
- Formal
:
voto a favor
- -Aye, Sergeant.
- ayes and nays
Examples
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- Aye, Greyhound.
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When the proposal was put to a vote, everyone yelled, "Aye!" to show their agreement.
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- Wolsey? - Aye, before he died.
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- Aye, Lucas, the way to you is barred.
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- Aye, Aye, sir.
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- Aye, Thomas Wake.
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- Aye, Chief.
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- Aye, Miss.
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-The ayes have it.
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The ayes have it.
Synonyms
14
4.4
A word or statement that shows agreement, like yes
is a spoken vote used during formal meetings rather than a reply word
8
8.8
A vote in favor in a meeting or parliament
is used in formal meetings and assemblies rather than only legislatures
yes
vsaye
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1.0
An answer that shows agreement or permission
is a vote or spoken agreement used in formal assemblies rather than general answers
Idioms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aye as a noun (an 'aye') comes from the same spoken aye people say to mean 'yes', so an aye in a meeting is simply a spoken 'yes' vote.