Meaning & use
affirmative
Expressing agreement, approval, or a positive answer to a question.
See it in a sentence
She gave an affirmative nod when asked if she was ready to begin.
"Affirmative," the pilot replied, confirming that the runway was clear for takeoff.
A note on using this word
"Affirmative" is often used alone as a formal way of saying "yes," especially in military and aviation radio communication.
Words with a similar meaning
positiveagreeing
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
A word or statement expressing agreement or a "yes" answer.
When polled, most committee members responded with an affirmative.
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