What is another word for Eh?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

"Eh" is an interjection used commonly by Canadians and is generally used to represent uncertainty, to ask a question, or to elicit agreement. Some synonyms of "eh" that can be used in its place include "right," "don't you think," "do you see what I mean," "yeah," and "hmm." These words are used to engage others in conversations, and to ensure that ideas or messages are adequately understood. Moreover, the use of these synonyms helps to enhance communication and create a greater sense of understanding between individuals. Overall, these synonyms provide meaningful variations to the frequent use of "eh" and can help convey a different tone or intention in a conversation.

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Usage examples for Eh

Lingard must give you but very poor sport, and what is sport to you-Eh, what, Athena?
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Isn't that it, Jamie, Eh!
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
If he doesn'tfill as great a place now, who knows where he 'll not be this day fifteen years, Eh, my boy?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Eh

  • Eh! Je suis leur chef, il fallait bien les suivre. (Ah well! I am their leader, I really ought to follow them.)
    Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin
  • "Eh, Manuel, and will you re-model the world?" "Who knows?" says Manuel, in the high pride of his youth. "At all events, I do not mean to leave it unaltered."
    James Branch Cabell
  • Or me lying in the... Let me tell ya... Lying in bed the next day, she brought me cafe au lait, she gives me a cigarette. My balls feel like concrete. Eh?
    David Mamet
  • "'Better to rule in Hell, than serve in Heaven.' Eh, little brother-killer?" "Suh-certainly, Lord Lucifer. Whatever you say, Lord Lucifer." " didn't say it. Milton said it. And he was ."
    John Milton
  • “Well, hell,” said Jael more genuinely, war. If there isn’t one, there just was one, and if there wasn’t one, there soon will be one. Eh? The war between Us and Them.
    Joanna Russ

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