uh-huh

uh-huh — exclamation

1. a spoken sound written as 'uh-huh' that people make in conversation to show they

1.感嘆詞A2
釋義

a spoken sound written as 'uh-huh' that people make in conversation to show they agree with what someone has said, understand what is being explained, or are listening and want the speaker to continue talking

例句

"Are you coming to the party?" "Uh-huh, I will be there around eight."

uh-huh used as an informal yes in conversation

Jude answered with a quiet "uh-huh" when the teacher checked his homework.

uh-huh to confirm or acknowledge a check

同義詞
  • yes

    neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts; 'uh-huh' is more casual

  • yeah

    also informal but more common in North America than 'uh-huh'; 'yeah' can begin a sentence, while 'uh-huh' usually stands alone

  • mm-hmm

    a similar nasal sound with the same function; 'uh-huh' is more clearly articulated

反義詞
  • uh-uh

    the opposite sound meaning 'no'; distinguished by pitch pattern — 'uh-uh' has a falling tone on the second syllable

  • no

    the direct opposite in meaning; 'no' is more formal and can be used in writing

用法筆記

This word is only used in spoken conversation or in informal writing that records speech. It cannot replace 'yes' in formal writing, job applications, or academic essays. The sound is pronounced with a rise in pitch on the second syllable, unlike 'uh-uh' (a fall on the second syllable), which means 'no.'

常見錯誤

❌I uh-huh the question.
✅I said "uh-huh" to show I agreed.
💡'uh-huh' is an interjection, not a verb; it cannot be used as a main verb in a sentence.
❌The student wrote uh-huh on the exam form.
✅The student said "uh-huh" when the teacher asked if he was ready.
💡'uh-huh' is a spoken sound, not a written answer on formal documents.