Pronunciation: /loʊ/

Definitions of LO

noun a syllable used in singing to represent the sixth note of a major scale

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a lo of birds in the park.

A2 She bought a lo of books at the bookstore.

B1 There was a lo of food left over after the party.

B2 The company made a lo of money from the new product.

C1 The artist had a lo of talent and creativity.

C2 The CEO had a lo of influence in the industry.

interjection used to express surprise or emphasis

Example Sentences

A1 Lo! Look at that cute puppy!

A2 Lo and behold, the treasure was hidden in the cave.

B1 Lo, I have found the missing key under the sofa.

B2 Lo, the majestic eagle soared high above the mountains.

C1 Lo, the intricate details of the painting were revealed under the UV light.

C2 Lo and behold, the long-lost manuscript was discovered in the ancient library.

Examples of LO in a Sentence

formal The abbreviation 'LO' stands for 'Lunar Orbit'.

informal I'll be at the park around 3 PM, lo.

slang LO, I can't believe she said that!

figurative His love for her was like a never-ending loop, always coming back to 'LO'.

Grammatical Forms of LO

past tense

loved

plural

los

comparative

more lo

superlative

most lo

present tense

love

future tense

will love

perfect tense

have loved

continuous tense

am loving

singular

lo

positive degree

very lo

infinitive

to love

gerund

loving

participle

loved

Origin and Evolution of LO

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'LO' originated from Middle English as a way to draw attention or express surprise.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'LO' evolved to be used more in literary and poetic contexts to add emphasis or create a dramatic effect.