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What part of speech is ahoy?

"Ahoy" is an interjection.

Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotion or surprise. They are often used as greetings or calls.

Here are some examples of how "ahoy" is used as an interjection:

* "Ahoy there, matey!" (Greeting)

* "Ahoy! Land ahoy!" (Surprise and excitement)

* "Ahoy! Look out below!" (Warning)

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