Synonyms for
Lo
Definition
Lo is an exclamation that is used to get someone's attention or to express surprise or wonder.
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Common collocations
- lo and behold
- lo, here it is
- lo, the king
- lo, the sun
- lo, the dawn
Usage note
Lo is an archaic interjection used to call attention. It is rarely used in modern English except in the set phrase 'lo and behold'.
Example sentences
- Lo, there is a bird on the tree!
- Lo and behold, the magician made the rabbit disappear!
- Lo, I found my missing toy under the bed!
- Lo, the sun is shining bright today!
Quotes
'Lo and behold' is a phrase that expresses surprise or wonder, often used in fairy tales and stories.
Shakespeare used the word 'lo' in his plays to attract attention or express surprise.
The word 'lo' is an archaic interjection that is not commonly used in modern language.