Ayes - English meaning

noun

An affirmative answer, especially in voting.

Usage examples:

The house divided: ayes 211, noes 271

exclamation

Said to express assent; yes.

Usage examples:

Aye, you're right there

adverb

Always or still.

Usage examples:

I've aye fancied seeing edinburgh

noun

(used esp. in voting) yes, or a vote that means yes and supports a suggestion or plan of action

Usage examples:

The ayes have it, 20 to 12, and the motion is carried.

adverb

Another word for "yes"

Usage examples:

"would you prefer not to work?" "oh aye, i'd stop tomorrow if i could.", all those who support this…

adverb

A word meaning "ever" or "always"

Usage examples:

We would gladly preserve his memory for aye., i have aye wanted to see edinburgh.

noun

Especially in the uk parliament, a vote to support a suggestion, idea, law, etc., or a person who votes "yes"

Usage examples:

Points of order are divided into ayes and noes., the ayes are 57; the nays are 44.

noun

A phrase used in a parliament or meeting to announce that there are more votes to support a suggestion, law, etc. than votes against it, so the "yes" votes have won

Usage examples:

All those in favour, say aye. the ayes have it. the bill is passed.