yep
gb/jˈɛp/ us/jˈɛp/
A1
English
~ 2000
ja, aha, igen
A1
INFORMAL
1
"Are you coming to the meeting?" — "Yep, I'll be there."
„Jössz a megbeszélésre?” — „Ja, ott leszek.”
"Did you finish your homework?" — "Yep, all done."
„Befejezted a házidat?” — „Ja, kész vagyok vele.”
"So you agree with the plan?" — "Yep, I think it's great."
"Is this your phone?" — "Yep, thanks for finding it."
Learner examples
"Do you like pizza?" — "Yep."
„Szereted a pizzát?” — „Ja.”
"Is it raining?" — "Yep."
„Esik az eső?” — „Ja.”
"Are we ready?" — "Yep."
"Is this your bag?" — "Yep."
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'yep' with more formal contexts where 'yes' would be more appropriate. 'Yep' should be avoided in formal writing or professional speech.
Meaning
Informal 'yes' or agreement
Collocations
yep, that's right
|yep, I know
|yep, sure thing
Synonyms
yeah (Similar informality; slightly softer and more casual in tone.)
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yes (More neutral and formal than 'yep'.)
Antonyms
nope (Informal way to say 'no', opposite of 'yep'.)
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no (Neutral or formal refusal or disagreement.)
Themes
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An informal way to say 'yes' or to agree with someone.
Used to express agreement, confirmation, or a positive response in an informal manner.
Grammar
Dictionary form
yep
IPA
GB/jˈɛp/
US/jˈɛp/
Syllables & stress
yep (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (yep)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: yep
- Plural: yeps
Word family
Expressions
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