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Yea vs. Yeah

I'm pretty sure you use these two words a lot, don't you? Well, I think it's time you learn about their slight differences.

"Yea" vs. "Yeah" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are ways to show your assent. However, 'yea' is mainly used in a vote, while, 'yeah' is the informal speech form of 'yes'.

Differences

'Yea' is mainly used for a vote, when 'yeah' is the informal, speech form of affirming something. Look at the examples below:

Let's go to a club and dance, yea or nay?

A : I think our people have a long way to go in order to understand such concepts.

B : Yeah, the public are way too illiterate.

Similarities

They are both forms of showing one's agreement with something. Check out the examples below:

The crowd voted: 'yea'

A : It seems that the majority of people have finally become aware of their rights.

B : Yeah, hopefully.

Are They Interchangeable?

These two are not used interchangeably because 'yay' is mainly used for a vote, whereas, 'yeah' is used for daily affirmations. Compare:

✓ So, how about eating at a nice, fancy restaurant. Yea or nay?

X So, how about eating at a nice, fancy restaurant. Yeah or nay?

As you can see, this example is incorrect.

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