Oh

Pronunciation: /oʊ/

Definitions of oh

interjection used to express a range of emotions including surprise, pain, or joy

Example Sentences

A1 Oh no, I forgot my keys at home!

A2 Oh, I see what you mean now.

B1 Oh, that's a good idea. Let's try it.

B2 Oh, I didn't realize you were coming to the party too.

C1 Oh, I hadn't considered that perspective before.

C2 Oh, how interesting. I must learn more about that topic.

Examples of oh in a Sentence

formal Oh dear, it seems we have encountered a problem with the system.

informal Oh no, I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining!

slang Oh snap, did you see that crazy stunt he just pulled off?

figurative Oh, the possibilities are endless when it comes to pursuing your dreams.

Grammatical Forms of oh

• past tense: ohed
• plural: ohs
• comparative: more oh
• superlative: most oh
• present tense: oh
• future tense: will oh
• perfect tense: have ohed
• continuous tense: am ohing
• singular: oh
• positive degree: oh
• infinitive: to oh
• gerund: ohing
• participle: ohed

Origin and Evolution of oh

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'oh' can be traced back to Middle English where it was used as an interjection expressing various emotions such as surprise, pain, or joy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oh' has continued to be used as an interjection to express a range of emotions, and its usage has become more widespread in modern English.