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OH

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OH (intj) means used to express surprise, realization, understanding, or emotion. Example: “Oh! I didn't see you there," she said.”

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Used to express surprise, realization, understanding, or emotion.
""Oh! I didn't see you there," she said."
""Oh, I get it now," he replied after the explanation."

How to Use OH

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA flexible exclamation used to show surprise, sudden understanding, pain, or emphasis, depending on tone.

Common pairings
oh no oh well oh really

Word Forms

ohed past tense, ohs plural, ohs plural, ohs plural, ohs singular

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “OH” mean?

The word “OH” means used to express surprise, realization, understanding, or emotion. In plain terms, a flexible exclamation used to show surprise, sudden understanding, pain, or emphasis, depending on tone.

How do you pronounce “OH”?

“OH” is pronounced oh (/oʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “OH” in a sentence?

Here is “OH” used in a sentence: “"Oh! I didn't see you there," she said.”

What part of speech is “OH”?

“OH” is an intj.

Is “OH” a common word?

“OH” is a very common word in modern English.

What does "oh" mean?

"Oh" is an exclamation that expresses a sudden feeling or reaction rather than a fixed meaning. Depending on tone, it can signal surprise ("Oh!"), realization ("Oh, I see"), disappointment ("Oh, no"), or simply mark that you are taking in what someone said. Context and intonation decide which feeling it carries.

When do you use "oh"?

Use "oh" at the start of a reaction to something just seen, heard, or realized. It works for surprise, sudden understanding, pleasure, or dismay, as in "Oh, that's wonderful" or "Oh, I forgot." It also softens or introduces a reply, giving you a natural beat before the rest of your sentence.

What is the difference between "oh" and "o"?

They sound alike but differ in use. "Oh" is the everyday exclamation of surprise or emotion and can stand alone with its own punctuation. "O" is a rare, old-fashioned form used to address someone directly in poetry or prayer, as in "O Lord," and is never followed by a comma.

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