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ah

ah
intj
1
An exclamation showing relief, understanding, surprise, or realization, depending on tone.
"Ah, now I understand what you meant."
"Ah, that feels much better."

How to Use Ah

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA flexible little exclamation whose meaning depends entirely on how it's said — it can show relief, surprise, or sudden understanding.

Word Forms

ahed past tense, ahs plural, ahs singular

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Etymology

From Middle English ah, of imitative origin — a natural sound people make, found across many related languages.

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