25 WAYS TO SAY ‘YES’ IN ENGLISH
[How do You Say ‘YES’ in English]
We all have been using the word ‘Yes’ in our day-to-day conversations.
The word ‘yes’ is used by us to give a positive response or when we agree to something.
But, did you know that the word ‘yes’ can be said in many more creative, unique, and funny ways depending on the situation?
In this blog, we are going to learn 25 Ways of saying ‘Yes’ in English.
But first…
WHY LEARN TO SAY ‘YES’ IN DIFFERENT WAYS?
Imagine, you only know one word, ‘yes’ for something that you agree with.
Say you meet someone and ask him, ‘Would you like to come for a cup of coffee?’
Instead of saying regular ‘yes’ the person says - ‘You bet!’ or ‘Why not!’, or ‘Okey Dokey.
If you don’t understand that these words are different ways of saying ‘yes’ then you might get confused and wonder what to say next.
Learning to understand and say ‘yes’ in different ways will open up a new way to converse and even add color to your language.
Here I am sharing different ways of saying ‘yes’ by making use of various words and phrases. These words and phrases in most situations say more than a mere ‘yes’.
I have mentioned these words along with example sentences that will give you an idea of how to make use of them in day-to-day conversation.
So, avoid being a person who uses boring words and become someone who can grab attention simply by changing his vocabulary!
HOW DO YOU SAY ‘YES’ IN ENGLISH IN 25 UNIQUE WAYS?
1. By all means:
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
By all means, take another samosa if you like.
A: May I ask a question?
B: By all means.
A: Can I look around your garden?
B: By all means.
A: You can invite your friends, by all means, just make sure you all don’t disturb others.
2. You bet!
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Hey! Are you going to the party today?
B: You bet!
You bet next year I will be working in my dream company.
3. Okey Dokey
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Bye, I’ll see you later.
B: Okey dokey!
A: Hey, I have to rush to the class, See you later.
B: Okey dokey!
A: Will you come with me to the library?
B: Okey dokey!
4. Sounds good
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Hey would you like to come for a cup of coffee?
B: Sounds good.
5. Totally
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Are we on the same page?
B: Totally!
A: I totally agree with your plan.
6. Will do
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Can you get me a packet of potato chips on your way back?
B: Will do!
7. Sure thing
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Can you pass that book, please?
B: Sure thing.
A: Can I borrow your pen?
B: Sure thing.
8. Beyond a doubt
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Do you think this idea will work?
B: Beyond a doubt.
A: Are you sure he is the right choice for the post?
B: Beyond a doubt.
9. Why not?
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Do you really want to go out in rain?
B: Why not?
A: Should we have pizza for dinner tonight?
B: Why not!
10. Be my guest
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Can I have one more piece of cake?
B: Be my guest.
A: Can I take a tour of your house?
B: Be my guest.
11. Please do
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Shall I clear the table?
B: Please do.
A: Can I pour the drink for you?
B: Please do.
12. Sure I Can!
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Do you think you can crack the competitive exam?
B: Sure I can!
A: This project has lots of challenges. Can you handle it?
B: Sure I can!
13. Without fail
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Do get me the book that you were talking about.
B: Without fail!
A: So, you will be attending the seminar on Sunday.
B: Without fail.
14. I hear and obey
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: (sternly) I will not tolerate late coming henceforth. Do you hear me?
B: I hear and obey.
A: I am ready to hear and obey whatever you wish for me to do.
15. I am game
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Hey, I am going shopping and was wondering if you would like to join me.
B: Sure, I am game.
A: Would you like to come for a cup of coffee?
B: Yes, I am game.
16. I thought you would never ask
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Boy: Listen, would you like to come for a cup of coffee or something?
Girl: I thought you would never ask. Do you have a place in mind?
17. I’d love to
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: We are going on a picnic this Sunday. Would you like to join us?
B: I’d love to.
A: After class, the gang is going for a coffee break. Want to join?
B: I’d love to.
18. Say no more!
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Keep in mind, don’t talk politics at the party.
B: Say no more, I’ll stay off the topic.
A: Don’t try to mess with him. He is a bully.
B: Say no more, I will maintain my distance.
19. I can’t say no to that
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Hey, would you like to join me for pizza? My treat.
B: I can’t say no to that!
A: Here, have another piece of cake.
B: It’s so tasty I can’t say no to that.
20. Achchha / Accha (Indian English)
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: I am going for a walk. Would you like to join me?
B: Achchha, let’s go.
Son: Dad, can I go out to play with my friends?
Dad: Achchha, go.
21. I’m ready!
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Shall we plan an outing this weekend?
B: I’m ready!
A: Shall we all go to the library to do research on our group project?
B: I am ready!
22. I don’t see why not
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Son: Dad, can we order lunch from outside today?
Dad: I don’t see why not. Your Mom will also get a break from cooking.
Professor1: Is it possible to handle my class at 2:00 PM?
Professor2: I don’t have any class during that hour. So, I don’t see why not.
23. I don’t mind
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: I don’t mind working late because I am passionate about what I do.
Son: Dad, can I go out and play?
Dad: As long as you have completed your homework I don’t mind.
24. No worries
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
A: Can you please walk down to the nearby shop and get a packet of salt?
B: No worries, I am always ready for a walk.
A: Can I borrow your bike? I’ll be back in 10 minutes.
B: No worries, I don’t have to go anywhere.
25. Consider it done
EXAMPLE SENTENCE:
Boss: I need you to prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the seminar on leadership day after tomorrow.
Employee: Consider it done, Sir.
A: As you are going out can you courier this document for me?
B: Consider it done.
In Conclusion
‘Yes’ is a word that brings people closer and in some cases opens up new opportunities.
As we have seen above there are many different ways of saying ‘Yes’ in different contexts. So, why limit yourself? Go ahead and make your conversation colorful.
If you know of any other word or phrase that can replace the word ‘Yes’ do mention it in the comment section. This will help all the readers to expand their conversational skills.
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