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yea Definition and Meaning in English (yea definition)

adverb
Synonyms:yesindeedaye
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Yea definition: An archaic or formal way of expressing affirmation or agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'indeed'.

Definitions of Yea

  1. 1adverb(formal)

    An archaic or formal way of expressing affirmation or agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'indeed'.

  2. 2noun(formal)

    An affirmative vote or a person who casts such a vote, typically in a legislative or formal setting.

Example Sentences

formal

“The motion passed with 20 yeas and 10 nays.”

formal

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.”

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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

yea or nayexpression

An expression used to ask for a simple yes or no answer, or to refer to an affirmative or negative vote.

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Yea definition: An archaic or formal way of expressing affirmation or agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'indeed'.
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