Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whoa
interjection
/woʊ/

Definition
A word used to express surprise, astonishment, or to catch someone’s attention.

Examples
- Whoa! Did you see that amazing stunt?
- Whoa, hold on a second! What do you mean by that?
- She said, ‘Whoa!’ when she saw the beautiful painting.

Meaning
Often used as an exclamation to convey a strong reaction or to signal someone to stop or slow down.

Synonyms
- Wow
- Hold up
- Stop