ahem

a·hem

A a

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pronounced with a small scraping sound accompanied or followed by a nasal; spelling pronunciation uh-hem, hem]
- /pronounced with a small scraping sound accompanied or followed by a nasal; spelling pronunciation əˈhɛm, hɛm/
- /əˈhəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pronounced with a small scraping sound accompanied or followed by a nasal; spelling pronunciation uh-hem, hem]
- /pronounced with a small scraping sound accompanied or followed by a nasal; spelling pronunciation əˈhɛm, hɛm/

Definitions of ahem word

convention ahem In writing, ahem is used to show that someone is being ironic. Ahem is also used to show that someone wants to get another person's attention. 3
exclamation ahem a clearing of the throat, used to attract attention, express doubt, etc 3
interjection ahem used to get someone's attention, give a warning, fill a pause, etc. 3
noun ahem Used to represent the noise made when clearing the throat, typically to attract attention or express disapproval or embarrassment. 1
noun ahem A use of the interjection, ahem. 0
interjection ahem (onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat. 0

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
whoop — a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
hack — to place (something) on a hack, as for drying or feeding.
hem — to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.
bark — When a dog barks, it makes a short, loud noise, once or several times.

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