Synonyms

gosh

American

[gosh] / gɒʃ /

interjection

(used as an exclamation or mild oath).

Gosh, this bag is heavy!

gosh British

/ ɡɒʃ /

interjection

an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder

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Etymology

Origin of gosh

First recorded in 1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God

Example Sentences

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"Oh, my gosh, that's so hard. Really hard, isn't it?" she said.

From BBC

"When I got my acceptance letter, I was like, 'oh my gosh, is this actually happening?'"

From BBC

"Oh my gosh, it was incredible," she says.

From BBC

“I looked in the mirror and I was like ‘Oh gosh, I have tech neck,’” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

‘Oh my gosh, enough already’:’ How to protect your trip — and your wallet — during the most chaotic spring-break travel season in years.

From MarketWatch

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