Kilo Lingo

/ɑː/

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Translation

A long sound people make when they relax, feel pleased, or suddenly understand.

Word origin

A natural sound of relief or pleasure, written with extra letters to show that it is held long.

Origin
English
Root
ah

Examples

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Here "ahh" shows that you feel comfortable.

, .

"Ahh" can show that you suddenly understand.

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"Ahh" usually starts the sentence, with a comma after it.

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This word is part of lesson 37.