aye
pronunciation
How to pronounce aye in British English:
UK [aɪ]
How to pronounce aye in American English:
US [aɪ]
Word Origin
- aye
- aye: see ever, i
- aye (interj.)
- word of assent, 1570s, of unknown origin, perhaps a variant of I, meaning "I assent;" or an alteration of Middle English yai "yes" (see yea), or from aye (adv.) "always, ever."
- aye (adv.)
- "always, ever," c. 1200, from Old Norse ei "ever" (cognate with Old English a "always, ever"), from PIE *aiw- "vital force, life, long life, eternity" (cognates: Greek aion "age, eternity," Latin aevum "space of time;" see eon).
Example
- 1. I think we 've all arrived at a special place , aye ?
- 2. Aye , sir , cried the old man , and the stay and comfort of my life .
- 3. I say we respect his final wish . Aye !
- 4. Aye , so you have a better suggestion ?
- 5. Aye , that 's a good weapon , balanced against any foe .