oh
1 Americaninterjection
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(used as an expression of surprise, pain, disapproval, etc.).
Oh, just look at how pretty it is now that you've finished painting!
Oh, no! I misplaced my keys again.
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(used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to).
Oh, John, will you take these books?
noun
plural
oh's, ohsverb (used without object)
noun
abbreviation
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Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).
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(used in digital communications) other half.
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(used in digital communications) overheard.
interjection
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of oh
First recorded in 1530–40; later spelling of O 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Am I not supposed to be doing that or why are you questioning me about this?’ and they were like ‘Oh, no, it just seems suspicious,’” Ojeda recounted.
From Los Angeles Times
That may soon change, thanks to Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence, who are collaborating on a film based on a script written by Cole Escola, the Tony-winning writer and star of “Oh, Mary!”
From Salon
Oh wait, that’s him walking up to our house right now with lawyers and a suitcase full of cash!
From Slate
Leah: If I saw them, they'd probably be like: 'Oh, we used to play together.'
From BBC
"So if Kim Kardashian brings her audience's attention to it - if 2% of her 400m followers say 'Oh, this is cool', that's how you continue to grow this thing and make it as global and powerful as possible."
From BBC
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