whew

interjectionverbverbcommon in dialogue

//hwjuː//
//fjuː//

An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.

interjection

1
An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.
(from strenuous labour) Whew! That box weighs a ton!
(from intense concern) Whew! Thank goodness youʼre safe! I thought something terrible had happened to you!
(from fear of being seen) Whew! That cop didnʼt see me! That was a close call!
2
An expression of amazement or surprise.
Now I must be off. Whew, it's as cold as the North Pole. Which way is the wind blowing?

verb

1
To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.

verb

1
To bustle about.

Forms

past tense: whewed
past participle: whewed
present participle: whewing
third person singular: whews

whereas · In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.wherever · Where ever; an emphatic form of where.whether · Introduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative).

whew · An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.

which · What, of those mentioned or implied.whichever · Which ever; emphatic form of 'which'.whiff · A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.

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