aye

Definition

  • noun: a yes vote
  • noun: an affirmative vote or voter
  • used especially in Scotland and in the language of sailors.
  • synonyms: yes, yea, always

Examples

  • We have six nays and 12 'ayes', so 'the ayes have it'. [=the “yes” votes win]

  • The sailor said “'Aye, aye', sir!” when the captain gave him a command.

  • All in favor, say “'aye'.”

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Is he going to die? He's passing into the Shadow World. He'll soon become a Wraith like them. -They're close. -Sam,do you know the Athelas plant? -Athelas? -Kingsfoil. Kingsfoil,aye,it's a weed. It may help to slow the poisoning. Hurry! What's this? A Ranger caught off his guard? Frodo. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring