ah
∞
1.0
- interjection
- /ɑː/
:
ah
- Ah, now I understand how it works!
- ah, yes
- ah, now I see
- ah, good
There isn't anything that we can point to and say, ah, there's life itself.
- There isn't anything that we can point to and say, ah, there's life itself.
- It's more like, ah, yeah, smells so good.
- Maybe he was just going, Ah, what a sweet little boy.
- And when he looks at the reflection, he goes, ah, the nose is wrong.
- And then people say, ah, I see you are Bill Buckley.
- So it's those things that now I know, ah, that was the beginning of it.
- I'm like, ah, I could see that.
- That's when I'm like, ah, now I know why I'm on earth.
- I was like, ah, God, you know, damn it.
- I walk back into the house and they're like, Ah, sounds this guy's up.
- If I hear that famous catch phrase, Ah, not another Fire.
Examples
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And when he looks at the reflection, he goes, ah, the nose is wrong.
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I said, "Ah, girl, I want you to wear the gold dress again."
Fiction book (1990) -
and this goes on top there. Ah, yeah, OK, I see it.
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Maybe he was just going, Ah, what a sweet little boy.
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So it's those things that now I know, ah, that was the beginning of it.
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It's more like, ah, yeah, smells so good.
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I'm like, ah, I could see that.
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JENNY: Ah, here we are.
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Ah... I know more than you think I do.
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One of the preachers said, "Ah, go on, man, and stop all this suspense."
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
Show a sudden feeling like surprise or understanding
∞
7.2
A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure
∞
1.0
A short word people say to show surprise or admiration
932
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
359
9.9
A shout people make to show excitement or surprise
321
6.6
A short exclamation people use to show surprise or strong feeling
185
6.0
A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement
101
8.8
A short sound people make when they feel relief, pleasure, or sudden understanding
82
3.7
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
76
4.6
A short laugh showing surprise or small victory
50
9.9
A short cry showing strong feelings such as annoyance or fear
43
1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
36
9.4
A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration
34
8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
31
8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
30
7.5
A short loud sound people make to show strong feeling, like fear or surprise
30
8.1
A short sound people make when they feel relieved, tired, or disgusted
26
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
22
9.8
A short word people say to show surprise, admiration, or annoyance
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
15
9.9
A short shout showing surprise or admiration
14
8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
14
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or excitement
7
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise, pain, or annoyance
5
7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
5
2.6
A shout people make when they are happy or excited
4
9.1
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
4
9.9
A short cry people make to show strong feelings like anger or pain
3
8.4
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
3
9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
3
7.9
A short shout people say to show joy or approval
3
9.9
A loud old-fashioned word people shout to show joy or approval
2
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding
1
9.9
A long quiet sound made when you feel relieved or tired
1
8.4
A short laugh that shows surprise or amusement
1
8.6
A short shout showing excitement or joy
A loud shout to show joy or excitement
A shout used to show excitement or approval
Compounds
- Slang
A young man who likes gadgets like phones and computers and helps others with tech problems
How Intense
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ah is a very old, natural sound people make to show feeling; across many languages the short exclamation ah acts like a small breath of 'surprise', 'relief', or 'pleasure'. That's why ah is used today to express strong emotion.