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whew

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1
An exclamation of relief, exhaustion, or surprise.
"Whew, that exam was tougher than I expected."
"She wiped her brow and said, "Whew, it's hot in here.""

How to Use Whew

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In plain EnglishA sound people make to show they're relieved, tired, or taken aback.

Word Forms

whewed past tense, whewed past tense, whews singular, whews singular

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_____, that exam was tougher than I expected.

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