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oops

Pronunciation: [uːps]

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Learn how to use oops in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “mistake”

(interjection) a word people say when they realize they made a small mistake or something went wrong. It's like saying, 'Uh oh!' when you spill something.

Example

Oops! I dropped my pencil, but I'll pick it up.

Example

Oops! I didn't mean to break your toy.

Example

Did you just say 'oops' because you made a mistake?

Context: “surprise”

(interjection) used when something unexpected happens, often in a lighthearted way. It's like reacting to a surprise or a funny situation.

Example

Oops! I didn't see you there, I almost bumped into you!

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Oops! That wasn't what I expected to happen at all.

Example

Did you say 'oops' when you found that funny surprise?

How to pronounce oops

Pronunciation: [uːps]

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