ah

interjection

ˈä How to pronounce ah (audio)
Definition of ahnext
as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable ah—so that's the way it is!

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Recent Examples of ah The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026 From 'oo's' and 'ah's' to big smiles, fans are both amazed and delighted by his presence. — Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 6 May 2026 That was a thrill, to be on the Ryman stage — ah, wow. — Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026 Advertisement Later, with Geon-woo facing seemingly certain death, Se-ah makes a wish to save her boyfriend, which starts her own countdown. — Kayti Burt, Time, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ah
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ah
  1. oh
  2. no
  3. hey
  4. why
  5. gee
  6. ha
Interjection
  • Certain movements may aggravate the pain, such as, oh, swinging a golf club.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026
Definition of oh
Interjection
  • Repeatedly, Johnny asks for just a month — no, a week; no, a day — to prove himself.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But no, Halloween isn’t one of my favorite holidays of the year.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of no
Interjection
  • No stranger to the brand’s lineup (hey, Ginseng Essence Water and Revive Serum), ginseng is a key ingredient in this formula, helping to brighten dull skin, boost circulation, and provide all the calming vibes.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Hollingsworths are pulled closer together once they’re informed by Nia (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy), a detective with Homeland Security — hey, there’s one more square for your federal agency bingo card!
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
    — FILIP BONDY, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Definition of why
Interjection
  • Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And gee if there were only a very effective way of preventing the measles.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of gee
Interjection
  • This idea of art as an impermanent intervention in the situation of things seems to be the essence of Mono-ha in Japan.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His friend’s father ha died, leaving behind tens of thousands of vinyl records and CDs dating back to the 1920s.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of ha

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“Ah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ah. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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