ay

Meanings

• Interjection

  Interjection expressing surprise or disbelief.

  - "Ay, I didn't expect that!"
  - "Ay, what a beautiful sunset!"

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Antonyms

nay , no

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Synonyms

yes , yea , yes , always , continually , forever

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ay
day , may , play , stray

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Variants

List of all variants of ay that leads to same result
ay , aye , ayes

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Etymology

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The interjection 'ay' comes from Old English 'eghwæt,' meaning 'indeed' or 'truly.'

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Trivia

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1. The interjection 'ay' is also used in various other languages, including English and Dutch.

2. In some dialects of Filipino, 'ay' can also be used as an exclamation of pain or discomfort.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interjection: A word or phrase used to express strong emotion or to draw attention.

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Culture

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In Filipino literature, 'ay' is used to express surprise or disbelief in various works, including 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo' by José Rizal.

How to Memorize "ay"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself expressing surprise or disbelief with the interjection 'ay'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the interjection 'ay' with the feeling of surprise or disbelief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'ay' and the feeling of surprise or disbelief.

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