oh
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1.0
- interjection
- /oʊ/
:
oh
- Oh, I see what you mean now.
- Oh, no
- Oh, yes
- Oh, God
So then I'm thinking, oh, shit, I have it.
- So then I'm thinking, oh, shit, I have it.
- And I was going like, oh, you have this watch?
- And then I thought, Oh no, I hate this.
- That was so loud, Oh my God, it smells too.
- His dad just goes, Oh my God, walk straight out.
- And then I'm like, Oh my God, your son.
- And I went, oh, wow, they did it.
- So firstly, my entire thing was, Oh my God, I'm a fraud.
- There was a, oh, now I get it.
- I swear to God, Oh, I swear to God.
- And my brother was always like, Oh my God, OK, let's go.
- No, that thing was loaded with like, oh, yeah, Ebola bad stuff.
- Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, no.
Examples
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There was a, oh, now I get it.
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These pancakes are stupid good, oh, my God.
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And again I said, oh, there it is.
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And I was going like, oh, you have this watch?
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And then I thought, Oh no, I hate this.
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And I thought, oh, I need to do that.
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Some people walk up and say, 'Oh, man, history is going to judge you well.'
Academic text (2011) -
Oh my gosh, look at, oh, look at this.
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Oh my God, oh my God, that's perfect!
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After taking time for the massage, she smiled with delight: "Oh, my God, it was WONDERFUL."
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
∞
7.2
To say when surprised or when you want someone to stop suddenly
∞
7.2
A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure
∞
1.0
A short word people say to show surprise or admiration
957
9.2
Say it to show surprise, excitement, or thanks
932
6.9
A sound people say to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
707
9.2
A loud shout people make to show excitement or surprise
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
101
8.8
A short sound people make when they feel relief, pleasure, or sudden understanding
85
7.0
A short sound people make to show relief, surprise, or tiredness
82
3.7
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
59
8.8
A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain, fear, or surprise
46
8.6
A short phrase people say to show surprise or admiration
36
9.4
A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration
31
8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
17
9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
16
8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
14
8.8
A short cry people use to show surprise or amazement
14
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or excitement
13
7.4
Shows surprise or mild doubt about what someone just said
9
7.7
A short phrase people say to show surprise, shock, or admiration
5
7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
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
2
9.9
A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding
2
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, mild pain, or strong feeling
2
7.0
To show surprise, shock or disbelief in a mild, polite way
1
9.9
A short shout to show excitement or encouragement at a party
1
9.7
A short sound made when you finally understand something
1
8.4
A short laugh that shows surprise or amusement
1
9.5
A short sound you make when you suddenly understand something
1
8.6
A short shout showing excitement or joy
1
9.9
A short sound people make after stress to show relief or tiredness
To say or write a short exclamation to show surprise
A friendly phrase people say to show surprise or excitement
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
A short phrase showing surprise or disbelief used by people who call on Allah
A short exclamation showing surprise or excitement
A short word people say to show playful surprise or mild shock
Idioms
- Informal
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
- Slang
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
- Informal
A short phrase showing surprise or disbelief used by people who call on Allah
Compounds
How Surprised
Surface Forms
Etymology
Oh is a very old short sound people make when they feel surprise, understanding, or excitement. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the simple sound o you make when you suddenly notice or understand something, which is why oh shows surprise or sudden understanding.