Definitions
- Used as a casual and informal way to say 'yes'. - Often used in spoken language, especially in American English. - Can be used to show agreement or affirmation.
- Used as an informal way to say 'yes'. - Often used in spoken language, especially in British English. - Can be used to show agreement, affirmation, or enthusiasm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are informal ways of saying 'yes'.
- 2Both are commonly used in spoken language.
- 3Both can be used to show agreement or affirmation.
What is the difference?
- 1Formality: Yep is considered more casual and informal than yeah.
- 2Enthusiasm: Yeah can be used to show enthusiasm or excitement, while yep is more neutral in tone.
- 3Usage: Yeah can be used in a wider range of contexts than yep, including as a filler word or to express surprise.
Remember this!
Yep and yeah are both informal ways of saying 'yes' that are commonly used in spoken language. However, yep is more commonly used in American English, while yeah is more commonly used in British English. Additionally, yeah is considered slightly more formal and versatile than yep, and can be used to show enthusiasm or surprise.