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Used to express disappointment or dismay.
- Aw, that's too bad...
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Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval.
- Aw, dad, why can't we go to Legoland?
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Used to express affection.
- Aw, you've got such a cute baby bird!
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Used to anticipate reporting to a person in authority that the listener has done something wrong.childish
- Aww, you said a bad word!
aw
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Level C1
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An instance of aw.
- Mr. McGuire, 64, a retired science teacher and two-term incumbent on the Town Council, selected a card, the six of hearts, drawing approving oos and aws from his supporters.