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| oh [ ō ] |
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1. used to express strong emotion: used to express a strong emotional reaction such as surprise, shock, pain, or extreme pleasure
 Oh! That's wonderful news!
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2. used to introduce strong reaction: used to introduce short phrases that express a strong emotion, such as anger, shock, delight, or triumph
Oh, what a fool I've been!
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3. used to introduce response: used to introduce a response to what somebody has just said or asked
Oh, I'm fine. How are you?
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4. used to show thought: used to indicate thought or hesitation about what to say next
We've got, oh, fifteen minutes before the bus is due.
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5. used to attract attention: used to attract somebody's attention or call attention to something
Oh, John, can you come over here?
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| [Mid-16th century. Alteration of O2] |
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