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3 Dec 2020
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English (US)
Question about English (US)
He answered my question in the affirmative.
Does it make sense? Thank you.
He answered my question in the affirmative.
Does it make sense? Thank you.
Does it make sense? Thank you.
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@gogglenglish Yes, but I wouldn't suggest saying affirmative in a normal conversation. It'll sound stiff/rigid to most people.
It's more used in "formal polite" settings similar to the military.

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