/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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