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I Convention Introduce Response Comment Car Before?'—'Oh Drive

word oh
definition
other
convention
You use oh to introduce a response or a comment on something that has just been said .
'Had you seen the car before?'—'Oh yes, it was always in the drive.'
'Would you like me to phone and explain the situation?'—'Oh, would you?'
'You don't understand!'—'Oh, I think I do, Grace.'
convention
You use oh when you are hesitating while speaking, for example because you are trying to estimate something, or because you are searching for the right word.
I've been here, oh, since the end of June.
They have destroyed the, oh, I don't know what the right word is – the atmosphere, the ambience.
exclamation
You use oh to express a feeling such as surprise, pain, annoyance, or happiness.
'Oh!' Kenny blinked. 'Has everyone gone?'
'Oh, my God,' Korontzis moaned.
Oh, I'm so glad you're here.
cefr-level A1

Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a1

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