Oh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əʊ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Oh is an interjection meaning Expression of surprise.
Meaning
Expression of surprise.
More Meanings
- Expression of wonder, amazement, or awe.
- Expression of understanding, affirmation, recognition, or realization.
- A word to precede an annoyed remark.
- A word to precede an added or offhand comment or afterthought.
- An invocation or address (similar to the vocative in languages with noun declension), often with a term of endearment.
- (often poetic) Exclamation for drama or emphasis.
- Expression of pain. See ouch.
Example Sentences
Oh, leave me alone.
Oh, wow! That's amazing.
Oh! I didn't see you there.
Oh, so that's how it works.
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