Advertisement

View synonyms for oh

oh

1

[oh]

interjection

  1. (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.

  2. (used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to).

    Oh, John, will you take these books?



noun

plural

oh's, ohs 
  1. the exclamation “oh.”.

    She gave a little oh of surprise when she discovered her shoes had disappeared.

verb (used without object)

  1. to utter or exclaim “oh.”.

    The hammer dented the wood trim and he ohed in dismay.

Oh

2

[oh]

noun

  1. Sadaharu born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.

OH

3

abbreviation

  1. Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).

  2. (used in digital communications) other half.

  3. (used in digital communications) overheard.

oh

1

/ əʊ /

interjection

  1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
  1. an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

    oh, I suppose so

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

OH

2

abbreviation

  1. Ohio

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of oh1

First recorded in 1530–40; later spelling of O 2 ( def. )
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sparks says it then hit him, “Oh my gosh. This is going to be an M. Night movie!”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Ozzy goes, “Oh, it’s a vocal coach.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

And then Oz was like, “Oh, man, my neck is still killing me. I can’t walk.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

I never thought like, “Oh, yeah, this was the last gig.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Oh, my God, friggin’ hilarious.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


OgygianOHAC