Meaning & use
si
A foreign word meaning 'yes,' borrowed from Spanish or Italian and sometimes used in English speech.
See it in a sentence
"Si, si," the waiter replied with a smile, confirming the order was correct.
He answered with a casual "si" instead of "yes" after years of living in Spain.
A note on using this word
'Si' is not standard English; it appears in English speech mainly as a playful or bilingual touch.
Words with a similar meaning
yes
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Words with an opposite meaning
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