eh
interjection
—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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That’s just three more potential date nights for the country’s recently-single prime minister, eh?
Original story published August 3, 2023 follows.
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Vulture, 2 Nov. 2023
Not so shabby, eh? Purple’s adjustable bed base, pillows, sheets, and mattresses are on sale now through LDW.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 1 Sep. 2023
And what would a modern TV writer know about that, eh?
—Vulture, 19 June 2023
With two runners on base and two outs int eh second inning, Greene gave up an RBI double to Brenton Doyle, the No. 9 hitter, and a two-run triple to Charlie Blackmon in a 1-2 count.
—Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 16 May 2023
The first time the ad rotated in, Capaldi tried a couple of photos pointing up at himself — eh, not so funny.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 6 May 2023
During the summer months locals arrive by canoe (how Canadian, eh?) and other types of boats.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Not a ruff life, eh? 5 Horsing Around Alejandra Redo’s ranch in northern Mexico was built to overlook the farm’s existing paddocks.
—Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 12 Apr. 2023
Oh, well, that almost sums it all up, eh? But what about 2023?
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2023
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Vulture, 2 Nov. 2023
Not so shabby, eh? Purple’s adjustable bed base, pillows, sheets, and mattresses are on sale now through LDW.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 1 Sep. 2023
And what would a modern TV writer know about that, eh?
—Vulture, 19 June 2023
With two runners on base and two outs int eh second inning, Greene gave up an RBI double to Brenton Doyle, the No. 9 hitter, and a two-run triple to Charlie Blackmon in a 1-2 count.
—Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 16 May 2023
The first time the ad rotated in, Capaldi tried a couple of photos pointing up at himself — eh, not so funny.
—Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 6 May 2023
During the summer months locals arrive by canoe (how Canadian, eh?) and other types of boats.
—Miriam Porter, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Not a ruff life, eh? 5 Horsing Around Alejandra Redo’s ranch in northern Mexico was built to overlook the farm’s existing paddocks.
—Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 12 Apr. 2023
Oh, well, that almost sums it all up, eh? But what about 2023?
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2023
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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 11 Dec. 2023.
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Medical Definition
Eh
symbol
standard oxidation-reduction potential
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