Whoa-Woah | Commonly Confused Words

Whoa

/wəʊ/

An expression of surprise or amazement

This word has no antonyms

An informal expression of surprise or amazement.

This word has no antonyms

Whoa is the standard spelling in English and is most commonly used when one wants to ask someone to stop or slow down.
Woah is an alternate spelling that is gaining popularity, especially in text messages and casual writing.
Remember Whoa with the h at the end, similar to how oah sounds like oh to express surprise or stun.
If you see Whoa in formal writing, it usually implies instruction or is part of a dialogue for dramatic effect.
Think of woah as a more modern or casual way to convey a less formal version of whoa.