eh

interjection

ˈā How to pronounce eh (audio) ˈe How to pronounce eh (audio)
ˈa(i)
also with h preceding and/or with nasalization
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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Good job this survey was anonymous, eh? Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 The taupe blouse, which is part of Issey Miyake's Fall 2000 runway, also appeared to be paired with a matching bubble skirt front eh same collection. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Mar. 2026 Hey, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, eh? Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026 The novel's heroine, Anne Elliot (Sally Hawkins), is persuaded (eh? Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eh

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ey

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eh was in 1677

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“Eh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eh. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

Eh

symbol
standard oxidation-reduction potential
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