gosh

exclamation (gosh!; also «oh my gosh», «gosh darn it»)

«gosh» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(mild) an exclamation of surprise, shock or delight, a soft stand-in for «God». tree →
used to add emphasis: «Gosh, it's hot». tree →

In the lessons

A gentle, family-friendly word, used by children, teachers and in books; everyday and polite, all regions. «Oh my gosh» (OMG) is a softer version of «Oh my God».

Examples

Gosh, what a big dog! tree →
Oh my gosh, I forgot my homework! tree →
Gosh, you've grown so tall. tree →
"Gosh, thank you!" she said when she opened the present. tree →
Gosh, that was a hard test. tree →
By gosh, he's done it! tree →
Gosh, it's freezing today. tree →
People say "gosh" instead of a stronger word. tree →

Note

Trap: «gosh» is a polite stand-in for «God»; it is not rude. OMG in texts often stands for «oh my gosh» or «oh my God». Plain meaning: «wow!»

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «gosh» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«gosh» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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