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/oʊ/
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/əʊ/
expression of emotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oh' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'o,' used as an exclamation.
Historical Evolution
'o' transformed into the modern English word 'oh' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an exclamation of surprise or pain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an expression of surprise or disappointment.
There was a collective 'oh' from the audience.
Synonyms
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