English

Etymology 1

From ei, ey, cognate with Old English ā.

Pronunciation

• /aɪ/
  • Rhymes with: -aɪ
  • Homophones: eye, I
• /eɪ/
  • Rhymes with: -eɪ

Adverb

1. ever, always

Etymology 2

Probably from use of aye as expression of agreement.

Pronunciation

• /aɪ/
  • Rhymes with: -aɪ
• Homophones: eye, I

Alternative spellings

• ay

Interjection

1. Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question. It is much used northern dialects of English (such as Geordie), Scottish English, viva voce voting in legislative bodies, etc., or in nautical contexts.

Synonyms

• yes

Antonyms

• nay
• no

Translations

References

New Geordie Dictionary 1987}}

Noun

1. An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative; as, "To call for the ayes and nays;" "The ayes have it."

Synonyms

• yes

Translations

Scots

Adverb

Aye is a tiny village located near Marche-en-Famenne in Belgium. The inhabitants of Aye are called the "Godis" in the Walloon dialect. The postal code is 6900.

External links

• Aye, My Village

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