1.
An ~ word or gesture indicates that you agree with what someone has said or that the answer to a question is ‘yes’. (FORMAL)
Haig was desperately eager for an ~ answer...
? negative
ADJ
~ly
‘Is that clear?’ Bob nodded his head ~ly.
ADV: ADV with v
2.
If you reply to a question in the ~, you say ‘yes’ or make a gesture that means ‘yes’. (FORMAL)
He asked me if I was ready. I answered in the ~.
PHRASE: PHR after v
3.
In grammar, an ~ clause is positive and does not contain a negative word.
? negative
ADJ