Kilo Lingo

/ɑː/

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Translation

A sound you make when you suddenly understand something, or when you feel surprise, pleasure, or relief.

Word origin

A natural cry of feeling, written down as a word in English since Middle English times.

Origin
Middle English

Examples

, .

"Ah" marks the moment you understand.

, .

Here "ah" shows relief or pleasure.

, !

Here "ah" shows a happy surprise.

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This word is part of lesson 6.