oh

¹

[oh]

interjection

1. (used as an expression of surprise, pain, disapproval, etc.).

   Oh, just look at how pretty it is now that you've finished painting!

   Oh, no! I misplaced my keys again.

2. (used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to).

   Oh, John, will you take these books?

noun

plural

oh's, ohs 

1. the exclamation “oh.”.

   She gave a little oh of surprise when she discovered her shoes had disappeared.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or exclaim “oh.”.

   The hammer dented the wood trim and he ohed in dismay.

Oh

²

[oh]

noun

1. Sadaharu born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.

OH

³

abbreviation

1. Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. (used in digital communications) other half.

3. (used in digital communications) overheard.

oh

¹

/ əʊ /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc

1. an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

   oh, I suppose so

OH

²

abbreviation

1. Ohio

Word History and Origins

Origin of oh¹

First recorded in 1530–40; later spelling of O ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

And I was like, ‘Oh, we have something in common.’

From Los Angeles Times

“We started talking ‘Scarecrow,’ and as pure coincidence, he said, ‘Oh, I just learned the banjo and the dobro,’” Murdy says.

From Los Angeles Times

“I thought, ‘Oh, he’s doing a day hike,’” Charlie said.

From Los Angeles Times

Oh, my God, this is so hard — I can’t take another step.

From Los Angeles Times

“I remember staring out the window, and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God,’ it’s like this crazy, full-circle moment,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times