—used to express surprise, triumph, or derision
"Aha! we've found the thief, then!" said the conductor.—
Horatio Alger
Horatio AlgerThe Professor smiled, and looked quite jubilant. He rubbed his hands together, and said, "Aha! I thought I had diagnosed the case. My treatment is working."—Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson"Aha! Doctor!" said the Colonel at last, with a doltish sneer, "you bear your years well."—Nathaniel Hawthorne
see also aha moment
Nathaniel HawthorneAHA
2 of 2abbreviation or noun
plural AHAs
: alpha hydroxy acid
The product also includes 6 percent alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), an exfoliator, to enhance the growth of new healthy skin.—Dermatology Times
Dermatology TimesAHAs loosen the bonding between the outermost skin cells, encouraging them to slough off and reveal the fresh new skin beneath.—Essence
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Examples of aha in a Sentence
Interjection
aha! so the money was never missing in the first place!
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Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Lets the state fine people who violate He SR Ga aha Seton nds eh Renda Sere: 61.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2024
For example, problem 24 asks for the value of aha if aha plus one-seventh of aha equals 19.
—Peter Schumer, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
This was an ‘aha’ moment for the field of social psychology — the researchers had identified a quantifiable measure of social connection.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2022
My twins, August looks to be a month of revelations, and aha moments will abound!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2022
However, Clodfelter provided enough insights so that some delegates might have their own ‘aha’ moment when pitching the studio.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2022
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Interjection
In other words, don’t expect to be able to tack together a seamless story using the hook, middle, aha, and results presented here.
—Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Lets the state fine people who violate He SR Ga aha Seton nds eh Renda Sere: 61.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2024
For example, problem 24 asks for the value of aha if aha plus one-seventh of aha equals 19.
—Peter Schumer, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
This was an ‘aha’ moment for the field of social psychology — the researchers had identified a quantifiable measure of social connection.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 7 Mar. 2022
My twins, August looks to be a month of revelations, and aha moments will abound!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2022
However, Clodfelter provided enough insights so that some delegates might have their own ‘aha’ moment when pitching the studio.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2022
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“Aha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aha. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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aha
interjection
—used to express surprise, triumph, or scorn
Medical Definition
AHA
1 of 2 abbreviation or nounAHA
2 of 2 abbreviation1
American Heart Association
2
American Hospital Association
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