- used when you are reacting to something that has been said, especially if you did not know it before
- ‘I saw Ben yesterday.’ ‘Oh yes, how is he?’
- Oh dear! What's happened now?
- You can’t come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then.
- ‘Emma has a new job.’ ‘Oh, has she?’
- used to express surprise, fear, joy, etc.
- Oh, how wonderful!
- Oh no, I've broken it!
- used to attract somebody’s attention
- Oh, Sue! Could you help me a moment?
- used when you are thinking of what to say next
- I've been in this job for, oh, about six years.
compare O
Word Originmid 16th cent.: variant of O.
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