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Dictionary: aw   (ô) pronunciation

interj.
Used to express sympathy, tenderness, disapproval, or disbelief.


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Water activity. Relative to food for human consumption it is an indication of the amount of water available in the food as a substrate for bacterial growth. An Aw of 1 means pure water and no chance of bacterial growth.

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IN BRIEF: Used to express emotion, such as surprise or disgust.

Tutor's tip: Say "aw" (an expression of sympathy or dislike) when teasing your little brother, but not when responding to a person of whom you are in "awe" (fearful reverence).

 
 
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