eh

interjection

ˈā How to pronounce eh (audio) ˈe How to pronounce eh (audio)
ˈa(i)
also with h preceding and/or with nasalization
—used to ask for confirmation or repetition or to express inquiry
—used especially in Canadian English in anticipation of the listener's or reader's agreement

Examples of eh in a Sentence

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Good job this survey was anonymous, eh? — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 Just don’t call ‘em a Vision Pro, eh? — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026 Just another day in the Alps, eh? — Will Porter, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025 All those promises to reap the benefits of the dark side didn't materialise as planned, eh? — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for eh

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ey

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eh was in 1677

Rhymes for eh

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“Eh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eh. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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Medical Definition

Eh

symbol
standard oxidation-reduction potential
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