ah
(used as an exclamation of pain, surprise, pity, complaint, dislike, joy, etc., according to the manner of utterance.)
Other definitions for Ah (2 of 4)
Other definitions for A.H. (3 of 4)
in the year of the Hijra; since the Hijra (a.d. 622).
Origin of A.H.
3- Also an·no He·ji·rae [an-oh hi-jahy-ree, hej-uh-ree, ah-noh] /ˈæn oʊ hɪˈdʒaɪ ri, ˈhɛdʒ əˌri, ˈɑ noʊ/ .
Other definitions for A.H. (4 of 4)
occurring in a specific year of the Jewish calendar.
Origin of A.H.
4- Also an·no He·bra·i·co [an-oh hi-brey-i-koh, ah-noh‐] /ˈæn oʊ hɪˈbreɪ ɪˌkoʊ, ˈɑ noʊ‐/ .
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How to use ah in a sentence
When ah gets back to town, Ahs goin to hunt up dat genmuns wot spoke to him dis mawnin and acquaint him with de circumplexes.
The Ocean Wireless Boys and the Lost Liner | Wilbur LawtonThey seemed greatly interested, looking into each other's faces with emphatic nods and a-ahs and smiles.
Travels in Alaska | John MuirThe wonder was it did not crack under the strain; but Northern ice ahs the air of being strangely flexile.
The Magnetic North | Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)After playing a few bars, he starts singing in a clear voice, with "Ohs" and "Ahs" thrown in.
Contemporary One-Act Plays | Sir James M. BarrieCome right dis way, you po chile, an see what Ahs got fo you in de dinin-room.
Secret Service | Cyrus Townsend Brady
British Dictionary definitions for ah (1 of 2)
/ (ɑː) /
an exclamation expressing pleasure, pain, sympathy, etc, according to the intonation of the speaker
British Dictionary definitions for AH (2 of 2)
anno Hegirae
Origin of AH
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