Definition
Definition of oh - Reverso English Dictionary
Interjection
1.
- Oh, I didn't see you there!
2.
- Oh, this is wonderful news!
3.
- Oh, I get it now.
4.
- Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
5.
- Oh, the horror of it all!
6.
- Oh, that really hurt!
7.
- Oh, my dear friend, how are you?
8.
- Oh, really? Are you sure?
9.
- Oh, just leave me alone.
Expressions with oh
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
expression of dismay or concern
Oh dear, I forgot my keys.
expresses surprise or disbelief
Oh really? I didn't know that.
indicate exasperation with someone's actions
Oh brother, why did you do that?
conveys sarcasm or annoyance about a situation
Oh great, it's raining again.
used to express disbelief or amazement
Oh my gosh, did that really happen?
express surprise or astonishment at something unexpected
Oh my word, I can't believe you did that!
expression of frustration or annoyance
Oh my life, this is so annoying!
expresses mild surprise or frustration
Oh sugar, I forgot my keys!
exclamation of excitement or joy
Oh yeah! We won the game!
expression of sarcasm or irony
Oh joy, another meeting.
expression of disbelief or amazement
Oh my days, this is incredible!
expresses mild annoyance or frustration
Oh bother, I forgot my keys again!
expression of surprise or amazement
Oh me oh my, I didn't expect to see you here!
expression of disbelief or amazement
Oh my gods, that's incredible!
expresses surprise or excitement humorously
Oh my lanta, I can't believe you did that!
expresses surprise or dismay in a playful way
Oh noes, I forgot my keys again!
expression of strong emotion like surprise or shock
Oh my God, I can't believe you did that!
used to express excitement or joy
Oh my goodness, we won the game!
expresses alarm or concern about a problem
Oh no, I forgot my keys!
express surprise or strong emotion suddenly and loudly
Oh God, I forgot my keys!
indicates relief after a stressful event
Oh lord, I'm glad that's over.
used to stop someone from doing something unwanted
Oh no you don't, put that back!
shows frustration when something bad happens again
Oh no, not again! The bus is late.
expression of acceptance of a situation
We missed the bus, oh well, we'll catch the next one.
Origin of oh
Middle English, o (exclamation) + ah (exclamation)
Terms with oh included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
acr: Oh My God
expression of shock or amazement
acr: Oh My Gosh
expression of surprise or disbelief
acr: oh my word
expression of surprise or shock
science
compound containing the hydroxyl group OH
abr: oh, I see
expression used when understanding something just explained
acr: Oh My Goodness
expression showing surprise or amazement
chemistry
anion OH with one oxygen and one hydrogen atom
chemical
related to short four-carbon acids that include an OH group
chemistry
univalent group -OH in alcohols and acids
bases
ion OH- in bases and some acids
molecular structure
-OH unit, oxygen bonded to hydrogen, in alcohols, acids and bases
abr: Oh, really?
used to show surprise or doubt about something said
acr: Oh My Freaking God
expression of shock, surprise, or excitement online
abr: Oh-My-God particle
extremely high-energy cosmic ray particle from space
acr: Oh my Lord
expression of surprise or amazement
acr: Oh My Lanta
expression used to show surprise or shock
abr: Oh My God
expression of surprise or excitement online
organic chemistry
unsaturated aliphatic alcohol with formula CH₂=CH-CH₂-OH
chemistry
organic compound where the OH carbon is joined to two other carbons
Examples of oh in a sentence
Oh, I completely forgot about our meeting! Oh, I love this song! Oh, what a beautiful view! Oh, that's what you meant. Oh, now I understand. Oh, that's really unfortunate.
Oh, I didn't expect that outcome. Oh, what a surprise! Oh, I didn't see that coming! Oh, my head is throbbing! Oh, what a beautiful surprise! Oh, I didn't expect to see you here! Oh, you think so? Oh, is that what happened? Oh, I didn't realize you were here. Oh, that's just great, another delay!
View all translations of oh
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:oh, ah, ...
- German:oh, ach, ...
- Italian:oh, ah, ...
- Spanish:oh, vaya, ...
- Portuguese:oh, ah, ...
- Chinese:哦, 哇, ...
- Japanese:あっ, ああ, ...
- Arabic:أُوه, أوه, ...
- Hebrew:אַה, אוֹה, ...
- Russian:ох, ах, ...
- Ukrainian:ой, ох, ...
- Hindi:अरे, वाह, ...
Definition of OH - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: office hoursUS time when a teacher or worker is availableUS
- The professor announced his OH are from 2 to 4 PM on Fridays.
2.
- My OH and I are planning a vacation next month.
3.
acr: occupational hazardTECH. US workplace condition or source that can harm health or safetyTECH. US
- The supervisor logged the exposed wire as an OH.
Abbreviation
1.
abr: OhioUS state in the United StatesUS
- The package was mailed to Columbus, OH.
2.
abr: overheadUS above the head or higher than something elseUS
- The OH wires are dangerous if touched.
Origin of OH
Abbreviation of hydroxide (OH)
Examples of OH in a sentence
OH is the best time to get one-on-one help. My other half loves hiking on weekends. His other half is a talented musician. The report identified solvent fumes as an OH. During the inspection, the loose railing was marked as an OH. My cousin lives in OH.
The package was shipped from OH. The OH lights need to be replaced. Check the OH pipes for leaks.
View all translations of OH
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:heures de bureau, Ohio, ...
- German:Sprechstunden, OH, ...
- Italian:orario di ricevimento, Ohio, ...
- Spanish:horario de oficina, OH, ...
- Portuguese:horário de atendimento, OH, ...
- Chinese:办公时间, 俄亥俄州, ...
- Japanese:オフィスアワー, オハイオ州, ...
- Arabic:ساعات المكتب, أوهايو, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁעוֹת קַבָּלָה, אוֹהָיוֹ, ...
- Russian:OH, Огайо, ...
- Ukrainian:OH, Огайо, ...
- Hindi:कार्यालय समय, ओहायो, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the