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Definition of ah exclamation from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ah

exclamation

/ɑː/

/ɑː/

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used to express surprise, pleasure or sympathy, or when you disagree with somebody
- Ah, there you are!
- Ah, this coffee is good.
- Ah well, better luck next time.
- Ah, but that may not be true.
Topics Opinion and argumenta2
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Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French.

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