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o

/ˈəʊ/ · character

Meaning

  1. The fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, called o and written in the Latin script.
  2. Alternative form of ο, the fifteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, called omicron and (astronomy) used as an abbreviation of omicron in star names.
  3. The fifteenth numeral symbol of the English alphabet, called o and written in the Latin script.
  4. The name of the Latin script letter O/o.
  5. A zero (used in reading out numbers).
  6. alternative form of O (vocative particle)
  7. Alternative form of oh.
  8. Operator
  9. Object, see SVO
  10. Clipping of over.
  11. Alternative form of of.
  12. Something shaped like the letter O.
  13. A blood type that lacks A or B antigens and may only receive transfusions of similar type O blood, but may donate to all (neglecting Rh factor). Synonym: universal donor.
  14. The vocative particle, used for direct address.
  15. An utterance of the vocative O.
  16. American Library Association abbreviation of octavo, a book size (20-25 cm).
  17. Someone associated with Leyton Orient Football Club, as a player, coach, supporter etc.
  18. The number of overs bowled.
  19. Orgasm.
  20. Opium.
  21. Abbreviation of morally offensive, film classification of the National Legion of Decency.
  22. Abbreviation of Orthodox.
  23. A surname from Korean.
  24. A surname from Mandarin Chinese.
  25. Alternative form of E (Ancient Chinese Kingdom)
  26. With sugar and no condensed milk added.

Etymology / origin

See o'.

  1. (Ancient Greek)
  2. o(Latin)
  3. o(Old English)
  4. o(Middle English)
  5. o (English)
  6. Relations: inh, inh, der, cog

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