Meaning & use
gosh
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Used to express surprise, delight, or mild dismay.
See it in a sentence
Gosh, I didn't expect to see you here!
Oh gosh, I completely forgot about the meeting.
A note on using this word
Gosh is a euphemistic substitute for "God," allowing speakers to express surprise without using the word directly.
Words with a similar meaning
geewow
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