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Oh vs Ow - What's the difference?

oh | ow |

As interjections the difference between oh and ow

is that oh is expression of surprise while ow is synonym of lang=en.

As an abbreviation OH

is ohio, a state of the United States of America.

As a noun oh

is the letter O, o (more commonly spelled o.

As a verb oh

is to utter the interjection oh; to express surprise, etc.

oh

English

Abbreviation

(Abbreviation) (head)
  • (US) Ohio, a state of the United States of America.
  • (organic chemistry) Symbol for a hydroxyl, or alcohol, functional group.
  • (inorganic chemistry) Symbol for a hydroxide radical, or hydroxyl group.
  • (US, army, aviation) Prefix code for observation helicopter designations.
  • (Internet slang) Other half, i.e., husband, wife, partner, etc.

    • ow

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (Music) Used for emotional emphasis.

    • Usage notes

    In everyday colloquial (spoken or written) usage, the sound may be lengthened, such as in the form , usually to indicate an increase in pain or distress.

    Synonyms

    * oww * ouch * owie

    Anagrams

    * English two-letter words English onomatopoeias ----