wow in English: A short word you say when something surprises you or pleases you very much. (interjection)

Translation

A short word you say when something surprises you or pleases you very much.

Word origin

First written down in Scots in the 1500s as a natural cry of surprise or delight.

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"Wow" shows you are pleased and surprised.

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Here "wow" shows you did not expect this.

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"Wow" often starts the sentence, with a comma after it.

great

Very good, or very large in size or amount.

oh

A short sound people make when they are surprised, or when they suddenly understand something.

really

In a true way; used to make what you say stronger, meaning very much or in fact.

nice

Good, kind, or pleasing.

look

To turn your eyes towards something so you can see it.

aah

A long open sound people make when they feel relief, pleasure, or sudden fear.

ahh

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

aw

A sound people make to show that they think something is sweet, or that they feel sorry for someone.

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