The difference between Aye and Yes
When used as interjections, aye means yes, whereas yes means used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.
When used as nouns, aye means an affirmative vote, whereas yes means an affirmative expression.
Aye is also adverb with the meaning: ever, always.
Yes is also verb with the meaning: to agree with, affirm, approve.
check bellow for the other definitions of Aye and Yes
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Aye as an adverb (archaic):
ever, always
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Aye as a noun:
An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative.
Examples:
"To call for the ayes and nays;" "The ayes have it."
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Yes as a noun:
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
Examples:
"Was that a yes?"
"synonyms: aye yea nod"
"ant no nay"
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Yes as a noun:
A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
Examples:
"The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and one "no"."
"synonyms: aye yea"
"ant nay"
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Yes as a verb (colloquial, transitive):
to agree with, affirm, approve.
Examples:
"Did he yes the veto?"
"synonyms: agree consent nod"
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Yes as a verb (slang):
to attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing