Meaning

An expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, awe, etc. according to uttered inflection..

Definitions by Sense

1. An expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, awe, etc. according to uttered inflection.
2. A syllable used to fill space, particularly in music.
3. An instance of the interjection ah.
4. To give a cry of "ah".
5. Pronunciation spelling of I, most often indicating that the speaker is using a Scottish or American (particularly Southern) accent or African-American Vernacular English.
6. (interrogative) Marks a yes–no tag question prompting the listener to clarify or confirm something.
7. (interrogative) Reinforces a short, non-rhetorical wh-question.
8. Emphasizes the need for absolute confirmation, permission or acknowledgment.

Example Sentences

Ah, I understand now.

Ah! It's good to be back home!

Ah, the flowers of spring.

Boy don't try to front, uh, I Know just, just, what you are, ah, ah.

the crowd's oohs and ahs at the fireworks

Mother and dad oohed and ahed over Cindy. She was only two months old but already was developing her personality.

Did ah ever say anything derogatory against ma man Franco? Well, likesay. . . he's no a bad punter.

Pitch contour: low-mid /ɑ(ː)˨/, [ä˨]

Word Forms

• ahs
• ahing
• ahed
• we
• mah
• Ah
• ar
• arh

Synonyms for a.h.

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When Should You Use A.h.?

Use a.h. when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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