oh

oh [əu US ou] interjection

[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: O 1]

1.) used when you want to get someone's attention or continue what you are saying

▪ Oh, look, I think that's Harry over there.

▪ Milk, cereal, juice - oh, and put lettuce on the list too.

2.) used when you are giving an answer to a question

▪ 'Have you met his wife?' ' Oh, yes, I know her quite well.'

▪ 'I hope Jenny won't be angry.' ' Oh, no, don't worry about that.'

oh, okay/all right

▪ 'Can you lend me ten pounds?' 'Oh, all right, but only until tomorrow.'

3.) used to make a slight pause when you are speaking

▪ I met your friend in town, oh, what's her name?

4.) used to show that you are very happy, angry, disappointed etc about something

▪ Oh, aren't those flowers gorgeous!

▪ Oh, how awful!

▪ Oh, no! I've left my keys in the car!

oh, good/great

▪ Oh, good, you're still here.

oh, God/oh, dear etc

▪ Oh, God, I forgot all about it!

▪ Oh, well, never mind.

5.) used to show that you are surprised about something

▪ 'Frances has left her husband, you know.' 'Oh, has she?'

▪ Oh, I didn't know that.