ay Synonyms

ay Meaning

Webster

ay (interj.)

Ah! alas!

Webster

ay (adv.)

Same as Aye.

Yes; yea; -- a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question. It is much used in viva voce voting in legislative bodies, etc.

Webster

ay (a.)

Always; ever; continually; for an indefinite time.

ay Sentence Examples

  1. The breeze rustled through the leaves of the oak tree, creating a faint "ay" sound.
  2. "Ay, there's the rub," exclaimed the troubled prince, pondering his dilemma.
  3. The captain barked out orders, his voice resonating with authority: "Ay, ay, sir!"
  4. The old woman sighed and shook her head, muttering, "Ay, that's how it is."
  5. The maiden sang a mournful ballad, her voice ethereal and haunting: "Ay, my true love is lost."
  6. "Ay, caramba!"
  7. shouted the startled traveler, stumbling over the cobblestones.
  8. The child skipped and sang, her laughter echoing through the meadow: "Ay, I'm so happy!"
  9. The farmer surveyed his land with a satisfied nod: "Ay, the harvest is bountiful this year."
  10. The wise man contemplated deeply before replying: "Ay, it is a matter of great import."

FAQs About the word ay

Ah! alas!, Same as Aye., Yes; yea; -- a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question. It is much used in viva voce voting in legislative bodie

woe, boo, rats,aw, ow,alack, shucks, yuk, wirra, bah

ha, alleluia, hallelujah, alleluia, hallelujah,glory, hurrah, hurrah, glory, ha

The breeze rustled through the leaves of the oak tree, creating a faint "ay" sound.

"Ay, there's the rub," exclaimed the troubled prince, pondering his dilemma.

The captain barked out orders, his voice resonating with authority: "Ay, ay, sir!"

The old woman sighed and shook her head, muttering, "Ay, that's how it is."