Ah — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

interjection verb abbreviation /ˈä/

Meaning & Definition of Ah

Ah (interjection)

  1. —used to express delight, relief, regret, or contempt

Ah (verb)

  1. to exclaim in amazement, joy, or surprise

Ah (abbreviation)

  1. ampere-hour
  2. anno hegirae
  3. arts and humanities

Ah (interjection) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable

    "ah—so that's the way it is!"

    similar: aha, come on, fie, indeed, my word, no, pshaw, well, what, why
    related: gee, gee whiz, ha, hello, hey, lo, oh, fiddlesticks, phooey, pooh, there, oops, ugh, egad, gad, gadzooks (archaic), (the) deuce, the devil, the dickens, zounds

Related Entry: Aah (noun)

Aah is a different word from Ah. The synonyms below are for aah, not for ah.

  1. as in ooh

    similar: ooh, cry, ejaculation, exclamation, interjection, holler, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell, yelp, yowl, scream, screech, shriek, squall, squeak, squeal

Related Entry: Aah (verb)

Aah is a different word from Ah. The synonyms below are for aah, not for ah.

  1. as in ooh

    similar: ooh, bellow, bleat, crow, holler, hoot, howl, roar, shout, whoop, yowl, interject, blunder, leak, blat, blurt (out), bolt, cry (out), ejaculate, exclaim

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ah

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ah:

aha, come on, fie, indeed, my word, no, pshaw, well, what, why

Related Words for Ah

gee, gee whiz, ha, hello, hey, lo, oh, fiddlesticks, phooey, pooh, there, oops, ugh, egad, gad, gadzooks, (the) deuce, the devil, the dickens, zounds

Origin & Etymology of Ah

Middle English

First known use: 1509

Words & Phrases Containing Ah

aah

Frequently Asked Questions about Ah

What does "Ah" mean?

"Ah" means —used to express delight, relief, regret, or contempt. As an an interjection, a verb and an abbreviation, it is defined as: —used to express delight, relief, regret, or contempt.

What is another word for "Ah"?

Other words for "Ah" include aha, come on, fie, indeed, my word, no, pshaw and well. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ah" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ah"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ah". Common alternatives include aha, come on, fie, indeed, my word, no, pshaw, well, what and why.

How do you use "Ah" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ah" in a sentence: "ah—so that's the way it is!".

Is "Ah" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ah" can be used as an interjection, a verb and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ah"?

"Ah" is pronounced /ˈä/.

What is the origin of the word "Ah"?

"Ah" comes from Middle English. First known use: 1509.

What is another word for "Ah" meaning "how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable"?

When "Ah" (interjection) means how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable, synonyms include aha, come on, fie, indeed, my word and no.