To give a positive reply, use "so" instead of "yes" after: afraid, believe, guess, hope, suppose, and think.
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Do NOT Say |
I'm afraid so |
I'm afraid yes |
I believe so |
I believe yes |
I guess so |
I guess yes |
I hope so |
I hope yes |
I think so |
I think yes |
I suppose so |
I suppose yes |
"I'm afraid so" means "unfortunately, yes."
Say "I guess so" or "I suppose so" to mean you are not too happy about doing something.
Examples: ▶ "Did your team lose?" - "I'm afraid so." ▶ "Do we have next Monday off?" - "I believe so." ▶ "Should we invite Brad to the party?" - "I guess so." ▶ "Don't you think we'll have good weather?" - "I hope so." ▶ "Will it snow tonight?" - "I think so." ▶ "Can I borrow the car on Friday night?" - "I suppose so."
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