Negative and Yes

Negative

Negative noun - A vote or decision against something.
Usage example: in the absence of an unambiguous negative from the commander, we decided to continue on the mission

Yes is an antonym for negative in positive topic.

Yes

Yes noun - A vote or decision for something.
Usage example: the bill passed with 50 “yeses” and 12 “noes.”

Negative is an antonym for yes in no topic.

Both words in one sentence

  • Translation: Yes Many languages do not actually have the words "yes" and "no." Instead one responds to a yes/no question by repeating the question or key verb, but in the positive or negative.
  • Our Elves Are Better: Well, yes... except they have all the negative traits of traditional elves cranked Up to Eleven, with decadence, bloodlust and greed thrown into the mix.
  • Accentuate the Negative Yes. Though, it's often just people saying how it's "nothing but filler" or how it's "nothing like the games and/or manga." Though, people often exaggerate the negative aspects of both reasons as well.
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