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uh

//ʌː//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Article

The determiner a, an, or the, used before a noun to show whether it is specific or general.

Interjection

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

informal

Note for uh

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Forms

Plural
uhs

Definitions

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

  1. 1.Alternative form of a (“The fourth semiquaver (sixteenth note) of a beat”).(informal)

  2. 2.An occurrence of the interjection "uh".

Interjection

A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

  1. 1.Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.

  2. 2.Expression of discomfort or reservation; a hesitation preceding awkward information or innuendo.

    • He's receiving some, uh, special attention from the manager.
  3. 3.Space filler or pause during conversation.

    • And the very highly paid legal defense team for Alec Baldwin, uh basically Manhattan lawyers from uh Emmanuel Quinn, a top 50 worldwide law firm, highly paid.

Article

The determiner a, an, or the, used before a noun to show whether it is specific or general.

  1. 1.Pronunciation spelling of a(colloquial)

Frequency

Overall

Common· #622

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Common
General reading & writing
Rare
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

Etymology

Onomatopoeia of the natural expression of thought.

Compare with er.

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