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aye

[ahy]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

yes.

noun

an affirmative vote or voter, especially in British Parliament, corresponding to yea in U.S. Congress.

aye

/ ��ɪ /

yes: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice
1. an expression of compliance, esp used by seamen
2. an expression of amused surprise, esp at encountering something that confirms one's suspicions, expectations, etc

noun

1. a person who votes in the affirmative
2. an affirmative vote

aye

/ əɪ /

adverb

always; still

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aye¹

First recorded in 1570–80; earlier spelling I, of uncertain origin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aye¹

C16: probably from pronoun I, expressing assent

Origin of aye²

Old Norse ei ever; Old English ��; compare Latin aevum an age, Greek aion aeon, aiei ever, always

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When it convenes again to vote for 2028 induction, Rose would need an aye from a 75% majority — 12 of the 16 members.

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Their chants of “Let’s go Kenya!” and “Kenya, aye!” in Kiswahili filled the stadium with vibrant energy.

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"It's mental. If you said before the festival started that the Happy Mondays would be playing on the Low Green, then you'd be like 'aye, sure'."

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The camera pans to Cypress Hill, who whisper among themselves: “Aye man, did we order an orchestra?”

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That same impact is felt in "Hiss" with lines like "Aye, these h**s don't be mad at Megan/These h**s mad at Megan's Law," which increased awareness around laws protecting abused children.

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Aydin aye-aye

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