Aahs

Pronunciation: /ɑːz/

Definitions of aahs

noun aahs

Example Sentences

A1 The children let out aahs of amazement when they saw the magician perform his tricks.

A2 The audience erupted in a chorus of aahs as the fireworks lit up the sky.

B1 The aahs of the crowd could be heard as the singer hit a high note.

B2 The aahs of the spectators filled the stadium as the athlete broke the world record.

C1 The aahs of the guests echoed through the grand hall as the bride walked down the aisle.

C2 The aahs of the critics confirmed that the performance was truly outstanding.

Examples of aahs in a Sentence

formal The audience erupted in a chorus of 'aahs' as the magician performed his final trick.

informal The kids let out a few 'aahs' as they opened their presents on Christmas morning.

slang The new movie had everyone in the theater going 'aahs' and 'oohs' throughout the entire film.

figurative The sight of the beautiful sunset filled her with 'aahs' of wonder and awe.

Grammatical Forms of aahs

• past tense: aahed
• plural: aahs
• comparative: more aah
• superlative: most aah
• present tense: aahs
• future tense: will aah
• perfect tense: have aahed
• continuous tense: is aahing
• singular: aah
• positive degree: very aah
• infinitive: to aah
• gerund: aahing
• participle: aahed

Origin and Evolution of aahs

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'aahs' is believed to have originated as an onomatopoeic expression mimicking the sound of a sigh or exclamation of amazement or relief.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aahs' has come to be commonly used to express admiration, awe, or surprise in written form, often in response to something impressive or unexpected.