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O has 17 different meanings across 7 categories:

Noun · Character · Num · Particle · Intj · Prep · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

2

the 15th letter of the Roman alphabet

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3

the blood group whose red cells carry neither the A nor B antigens

"people with type O blood are universal donors"

4

The name of the Latin-script letter O .

5

Operator

6

A blood type that lacks A or B antigens and may only receive transfusions of similar type O blood, but may donate to all (neglecting Rh factor). Synonym: universal donor.

7

American Library Association abbreviation of octavo, a book size (20-25 cm).

Adjective
1

Over

2

Abbreviation of morally offensive. (film classification of the National Legion of Decency)

Character
1

The fifteenth letter of the English alphabet, called o and written in the Latin script.

Num
1

The ordinal number fifteenth, derived from this letter of the English alphabet, called o and written in the Latin script.

Particle
1

alternative form of O (vocative particle)

2

The English vocative particle, used for direct address.

Intj
1

Alternative form of oh

Prep
1

Alternative form of of

Proper Noun
1

A Korean surname, from Korean, the English form of a surname very common in Korea. (오 (O), hanja: 伍, 吳).

2

Alternative form of E

Broader Terms (hypernyms)
chemical element gas letter blood group
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
liquid oxygen
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