Ho

/hou/
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Definition
  1. Interjection:
    • Used to express surprise, joy, or to attract attention: "Ho" is an exclamation, often archaic or poetic, used to show sudden feeling or to call out.
    • (Nautical command) Used to stop or command attention: In a nautical context, "ho" can be a call to halt or draw notice, as in "Land ho!"
Examples of Usage
  • Interjection:
    • "Ho! What have we here?" (expressing surprise or discovery)
    • "Land ho!" cried the sailor from the crow's nest. (a nautical call announcing sighted land)
Advanced Usage
  • "Ho, ho, ho!": A representation of deep, hearty laughter, famously associated with Santa Claus.
    • The children recognized Santa by his jolly "Ho, ho, ho!"
Variants and Related Words
  • Holmium (n): A separate word. A trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group (symbol Ho). This is a scientific term, not a variant of the interjection "ho."
    • Holmium is used in creating strong magnetic fields.
Synonyms
  • Hey: (interjection) used to attract attention.
  • Whoa: (interjection) used to express surprise or to stop.
Related Phrases
  • Land ho!: (idiom, nautical) The traditional cry announcing that land is sighted from a ship.
    • After months at sea, the shout of "Land ho!" brought great relief to the crew.
Noun
  1. a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

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