intj
Uncommon
whew
hwyoo
Whew (intj) means an exclamation of relief, exhaustion, or surprise. Example: “Whew, that exam was tougher than I expected.”
intj
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sound people make to show they're relieved, tired, or taken aback.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- whews
- Past tense
- whewed
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What does “whew” mean?
The word “whew” means an exclamation of relief, exhaustion, or surprise. In plain terms, a sound people make to show they're relieved, tired, or taken aback.
How do you pronounce “whew”?
“Whew” is pronounced hwyoo (/hwjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “whew” in a sentence?
Here is “whew” used in a sentence: “Whew, that exam was tougher than I expected.”
What part of speech is “whew”?
“Whew” is an intj.
Is “whew” a common word?
“Whew” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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