yeah — English Dictionary

Particle

1. Yes.

   Usage

   • Colloquial

   Synonyms

   yesyepyupayeyayeauh-huh

   Examples

   —You wanna get pizza for dinner? —Yeah, all right.

2. Used to express acknowledgment of what was previously said.

   Usage

   • Colloquial

   Examples

   —You wanna get pizza for dinner? —Yeah, I think I'm gonna have leftovers instead.

3. Used to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.

   Usage

   • Colloquial

   Synonyms

   eh

   Examples

   I was walking down the road, yeah, and you know what I saw, yeah? A dog wearing a dress!

Interjection

1. Expressing joy, celebration, glee, etc.

   Usage

   • Colloquial

   Synonyms

   hurrahhurraywoohooyayyippee

   Examples

   Yeah! We did it!

Adverb

1. not only so, but

   Synonyms

   yea

   Examples

   I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice