oh

Pluralohs

Formsohs, ohing, ohed

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   surpriseinterjection

   A word you say when something surprises or amazes you.

   Like the little jump you give when someone taps you on the shoulder.

   Oh! You scared me coming around that corner.

   Oh, I didn't expect to see you here today.

   Similarwow, ah, gosh

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   interjection

   A word people say when they suddenly understand or remember something.

   Like a light suddenly turning on inside your head.

   Oh, now I get how the puzzle fits together.

   Oh, so that's why she left early.

   UsageSay Oh, I see when you now understand.

   Similarah, aha

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   interjection

   A word used to add a small comment you just thought of.

   Oh, and bring your umbrella. It might rain later.

   I'll meet you at six. Oh, and don't forget the tickets.

   UsageSay Oh, and before something you almost forgot.

4. 4
   interjection

   Said when you are upset, sorry, or worried about something bad, often before no, dear, or god.

   Oh no, I left my phone on the bus!

   Oh dear, the cake didn't rise at all.

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   interjection

   A word used before a remark said in an annoyed or careless way.

   Oh, do whatever you want. I don't care anymore.

   Oh, great, now we're stuck in traffic again.

   UsageSay Oh, fine when you agree but are annoyed.

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   interjection

   A word used in poems or speeches to add strong feeling.

   Oh, how I have longed to see this day arrive!

   Oh, the joy of finally standing here before you all.

   UsageUsed in poems before a wish: oh to be young again.

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   interjection

   A word used to call out to someone, often before their name.

   Oh, my dear, please come and sit beside me.

   Oh, friends, listen closely to what I have to say.

   UsageIn poems and hymns, you may see O instead: O Lord.

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   interjection

   A word used before words you are only imagining someone might say.

   He'll say, oh, I'm much too busy to help today.

   She might tell you, oh, it was nothing at all.

   UsageOften follows say: They might say, oh, we're busy.

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   skepticalinterjectioninterrogative

   A word used to show you do not quite believe something.

   Oh, really? I find that hard to believe.

   Oh, sure, like that's ever going to happen.

   UsageOften said with a rising voice, alone (Oh?) or before a question (Oh, really?).

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    nouncountable

    A short sound or cry of oh that someone makes.

    She gave a little oh when she opened the gift.

    A soft oh escaped him as he read the letter.

    UsagePlural: ohs. Often ohs and ahs.

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