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ex·cla·ma·tion
 exclamation
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- pronunciation:
- ek
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meI
shn
- features:
- Word Parts
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An exclamation is a single word or phrase that is said when a person has strong feelings. "Wow!" is an exclamation that people use when they are surprised or amazed. "Oh, no!" is an exclamation that people use when they hear something that upsets or worries them.
"Whoops!" is an exclamation that people use when they realize they have made a mistake or done something they feel bad about.- synonyms:
- interjection
- similar words:
- oath
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