oh

[ oh ]

/ oʊ /

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interjection

(used as an expression of surprise, pain, disapprobation, etc.)

(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.

the exclamation “oh.”

verb (used without object)

to utter or exclaim “oh.”

Words nearby oh

ogre, ogress, oguchi's disease, ogun, ogygian, oh, ohac, ohc, ohg, ohia lehua, ohio

Origin of oh

later spelling of O, from mid-16th century

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH oh

O oh owe

Definition for oh (2 of 3)

[ oh ]

/ oʊ /

noun

Sa·da·ha·ru [sah-duh-hahr-oo] /ˌsɑ dəˈhɑr u/, born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.

Definition for oh (3 of 3)

Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).

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Examples from the Web for oh

As the protagonist gets herself off in front of her impotent husband, she moans “Oh, Gronky.”
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
I just recently rewatched all six Star Wars movies the other day… Oh wow, from the beginning?
Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire|William O’Connor|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
And Ollie says, ‘Oh, I see, well, let me have two double vodka martinis.’
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Yet it was on their second record “Oh No” that the band fully realized success comes from so much more than good music.
OK Go Is Helping Redefine the Music Video For the Internet Age|Lauren Schwartzberg|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

That was the first time that I was like ,“Oh, I could be a weirdo and do this weird thing and it will be fun.”
The Zany Shades of Nick Kroll|Abby Haglage|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Oh, what a shame to take him through the streets in such a helpless condition!
Fireside Stories for Girls in Their Teens|Margaret White Eggleston
Again a question bellowed forth from the megaphone, "Oh, Lucien: where did he hit you?"
William Adolphus Turnpike|William Banks
“Oh, pray take a glass with the young gentleman,” said Captain Bradshaw, with mock politeness.
The King's Own|Captain Frederick Marryat
Oh, none, except that my father liked Jacob's political opinions and his views on art.
Mr. Pim Passes By|Alan Alexander Milne
One step; oh, that is a blessed message I bring to you—it is only one step.
The Master's Indwelling|Andrew Murray

British Dictionary definitions for oh (1 of 2)

/ (əʊ) /

interjection

an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc

sentence connector

an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etcoh, I suppose so

British Dictionary definitions for oh (2 of 2)

abbreviation for

Ohio

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oh

interjection

noun, plural oh's, ohs.

verb (used without object)

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Words related to oh

Words nearby oh

Origin of oh

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH oh

Definition for oh (2 of 3)

noun

Definition for oh (3 of 3)

Examples from the Web for oh

British Dictionary definitions for oh (1 of 2)

interjection

sentence connector

British Dictionary definitions for oh (2 of 2)

abbreviation for