eh

interjection

ˈā How to pronounce eh (audio) ˈe How to pronounce eh (audio)
ˈa(i),
 also with  preceding and/or with nasalization h
used to ask for confirmation or repetition or to express inquiry
used especially in Canadian English in anticipation of the listener's or reader's agreement

Examples of eh in a Sentence

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Not too bad an alternative to an All-Star Game, eh? Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025 Good timing with the publication date, eh? Ars: Why are the impact odds increasing? Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025 But the rights of the Palestinians in Gaza to live, eh, that’s not so important. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025 Those immediate winners/losers reactions to big trades can be tricky, eh? Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eh

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ey

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eh was in the 13th century

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“Eh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eh. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

Eh

symbol
standard oxidation-reduction potential
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