Pronunciation

/həˈloʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A term used to greet or address someone. For example:

• “She waved a friendly hello to the mailman.”
• “After a long time, it was nice to hear a familiar hello.”

Verb

To say “hello” or greet someone. For example:

• “He greeted his friends with a hearty hello.”
• “The children said hello to their teacher before class started.”

Interjection

Used to greet, attract attention, or express surprise. For example:

• “Hello, sunshine! It’s such a beautiful day.”
• “Oh, hello there! I didn’t expect to run into you.”

Phrases

• “Drop me a hello when you get there.”
• “Give my regards with a hello.”
• “Hello, and welcome to the party!”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I heard her hello echo through the empty hallway.”
• Verb: “He greeted the guests with a series of hellos and handshakes.”
• Interjection: “Hello, Earth! It’s me, looking down.”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Hail
• Yo (informal)
• Ahoy (nautical)
• Aloha (Polynesian)
• Konnichiwa (Japanese)