oh

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection expressing surprise, delight, or disdain.

  - "Oh, what a beautiful sunset!"
  - "Oh, I can't believe it!"
  - "Oh, that's terrible."

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Pronunciation

1. /əʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /əʊ/
   
   
   
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3. /əʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oh
home , mome , dome , chome

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Ohio (en) : A state in the Midwestern United States
   

2. Ohms (en) : The base unit of electrical resistance in the International System of Units
   

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Variants

List of all variants of oh that leads to same result
O , oh , ohs , OH , o , o's , os , oh yeah , uh-oh , hit the big five-oh , hit the big four-oh

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Etymology

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Old English o, from Proto-Germanic au, meaning 'oh,' 'interjection expressing surprise, pain, or grief'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'oh' is used more frequently in English than any other single word.

2. The sound 'oh' is the most commonly used vowel sound in the English language.

3. The letter 'O' is the 15th letter in the English alphabet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interjection: A word or phrase used to express strong emotion or to draw attention, as an exclamation.

2. Surprise: A feeling of astonishment or shock, often accompanied by a sense of new discovery or learning.

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Culture

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In literature, the interjection 'oh' has been used extensively to express various emotions and reactions. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses the word 'oh' when she realizes the extent of her guilt. In music, 'oh' is a common vocalization in various genres, including rock, pop, and opera.

How to Memorize "oh"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the shape of the letter 'O', which resembles the shape of the mouth when saying 'oh'.
   - Visualize a sunset or another beautiful scene to associate with the positive uses of 'oh'.
   - Visualize a negative situation or feeling to associate with the disdainful uses of 'oh'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'oh' with the feeling of surprise or delight.
   - Associate 'oh' with the letter 'O' and the shape of the mouth.
   - Associate 'oh' with a beautiful sunset or another positive experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oh, oh, oh' to remember the meaning of 'oh' as an interjection expressing surprise, delight, or disdain.
   - Create a mental image of the letter 'O' to help remember the sound and meaning of 'oh'.

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