Oh

English

Interjection

1. expression of surprise

   Oh! I didn't see you there.

2. expression of wonder, amazement, or awe

   Oh, wow! That's amazing.

3. expression of understanding, recognition, or realization

   Oh, so that's how it works.

4. a word to preceed an offhand or annoyed remark

   Oh, leave me alone.

5. a word to preceed an added or comment or afterthought

   Oh, and don't forget your coat.

6. an invokation or address (similar to the vocative in languages with noun declension)

   Oh, God

7. exclamation for drama or emphasis (often poetic)

   Oh, when will it end?

8. expression of pain. See ouch.

   Oh! That hurt.

9. space filler or extra syllable, especially in (popular) music

   oh, oh, oh

Related terms

• ah
• oh no
• uh-oh