Meaning & use
phew
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an exclamation expressing relief, exhaustion, or mild surprise.
See it in a sentence
Phew! We made it to the gate just before boarding closed.
Phew, that exam was harder than I expected.
A note on using this word
Written to imitate a breathy exhalation; used only in speech-like or informal contexts, never in formal writing.
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