ah

interjection

ˈä How to pronounce ah (audio)
Definition of ahnext
as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable ah—so that's the way it is!

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Recent Examples of ah But, when two civil servants allegedly, ah, spend intimate time with each other during the workday and on government property, people are gonna talk. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 June 2026 Advertisement Later, with Geon-woo facing seemingly certain death, Se-ah makes a wish to save her boyfriend, which starts her own countdown. — Kayti Burt, Time, 24 Apr. 2026 The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026 The popular New Haven Pizza School will open the University of Apizza (ah-beetz) in spring of 2027. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ah
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ah
  1. no
  2. hey
  3. why
  4. gee
  5. ha
Interjection
  • But no, this is an actual phrase in the world of medicine, apparently used by obstetricians to inflict emotional harm on pregnant folks over the age of 35.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • And no, that was NOT OutKick or FOX who wrote that stupid headline.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of no
Interjection
  • And hey, there are plenty of July 4 episodes to pre-game, pair with, or distract from your social obligations.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • But, hey, everyone has an off night.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of hey
Interjection
  • Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
    — FILIP BONDY, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Definition of why
Interjection
  • Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Definition of gee
Interjection
  • We’re certainly gone from the days of teams avoiding trading within the conference or, ha, the division.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The film’s first official trailer offers up a sweeping, dramatic look at the Dashwood life (like the highly relatable, ha, drama of being kicked out of their sprawling mansion), complete with plenty of longing and even a dash of mystery.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of ha

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“Ah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ah. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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