aye 1 of 3

adverb (1)

ˈī How to pronounce aye (audio)
variants also ay
Definition of ayenext
1
as in always
on every relevant occasion I aye thought that she was the loveliest woman I ever laid eyes on

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2
as in forever
for all time a friendship that will aye endure

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aye

2 of 3

adverb (2)

ˈā How to pronounce aye (audio)
variants also ay
as in okay
used to express agreement aye, you're right about that

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aye

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noun

variants also ay
as in yea

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The law passed with a strong majority of Democratic members voting aye. — Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025 The seven-person board was divided, 4-3, with Schaeffer casting the deciding aye vote, the company said. — Justin Wingerter, The Denver Post, 3 May 2024

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“Aye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aye. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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