Synonyms for

Ah

Verb / ɑ: / Another word for ah — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to express a range of emotions including surprise, pleasure, realization, or relief

Synonyms & similar words

oh wow aha oops yay hurray alas oy voila eureka phew ugh shh hmm hush oopsie uh-huh yikes ouch oops-a-daisy

Synonyms by register

Informal

oh ooh wow gee

Literary

alas woe

Common collocations

  • ah, I see
  • ah, yes
  • ah, well
  • ah, there
  • ah, that's it
  • ah, the one

Usage note

Ah is an interjection used to express surprise, pleasure, understanding, or realization. It is typically used in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Ah, this ice cream is delicious!
  2. Ah, I forgot my keys!
  3. Ah, I understand now.
  4. Ah, I'm so relieved!
  5. Ah, that was a close call.

Quotes

  • Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?
  • Ah, music. A magic beyond all we do here!
  • Ah, life is a gate, a way, a path to Paradise anyway, why not live for fun and joy and love or some sort of girl by a fireside, why not go to your desire and LAUGH...

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