aah

Everyday

1. «Aah» is a sound you make when you feel relief, pleasure or calm. tree →
2. «Aah» shows that you suddenly understand something. tree →
3. «Aah» is the sound people make at something sweet, like a baby or a kitten. tree →
4. «Aah» is the sound a doctor asks you to make so they can see your throat. tree →

In the lessons

Used in speech, comics and stories to show feelings: «Aah, that's better», «Aah, now I see!». The written number of a's shows how long the sound is.

Examples

• «Aah, a nice cold drink!» said Dad. tree →
• Aah, now I understand the sum. tree →
• Everyone went «aah» when they saw the puppy. tree →
• «Open wide and say aah,» said the dentist. tree →
• She sank into the warm bath. «Aah.» tree →
• Aah, there you are! I've been looking for you. tree →

Note

Spelling of a sound, not a fixed word; also written «ah» or «ahh». Not to be confused with «argh» or «aargh» (a cry of pain or annoyance).