ach

¹ American  

[ahkh] / ɑx /

interjection

German.

1. alas; oh.

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ACH ² American  

abbreviation

1. automated clearing houseclearinghouse: a large computer network that transfers batches of electronic funds directly between financial institutions without the use of cash, credit cards, or paper checks, thus reducing fees and enabling faster transactions, such as for recurring bill payments, direct deposit, etc.

2. Automated Clearing House Network: the national computer network for processing electronic funds transfers between financial institutions in the United States.

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ACh ³ American  

abbreviation

Biochemistry.

1. acetylcholine.

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ach British  

/ ɑːx /

interjection

1. Also: och.  an expression of surprise, impatience, disgust, etc

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Example Sentences

When here are several different classes of stock ach class is likely to feel that its interests ave been sacrificed for the others.

From Time Magazine Archive

For whom my sentiment is ach; Not once, but twice, a model spouse.

From Time Magazine Archive

If City win their last eight gam- ach, no, the best they can do is probably second now.

From The Guardian

Her wish is to see a new Gaelic inscription on Donnie's grave in Berlin - "Faodaidh an saoghal tighinn gu crìch ach mairidh gaol is ceòl gu bràth".

From BBC

Ever since Queen Vic toria entered her collie and three Pomeranians in 1891, the show has been held ach year in Islington's mammoth old, red brick Royal Agricultural Hall.

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