Pronunciation

/həˈləʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A noun referring to the act or expression of greeting or addressing someone with “hello.” For example: “The friendly neighbor always greeted me with a hearty hello.”

Verb

To perform the action of saying “hello” or extending a greeting to someone. For example: “She habitually hellos her colleagues when entering the office.”

Interjection

An exclamation used to initiate a conversation, draw attention, or express surprise. For example: “Oh, hello there! I didn’t expect to see you.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to extend a greeting to another person.
• “Good morning, hello” is a common way to start a day.
• “Hello, how can I assist you?” is a polite inquiry in customer service.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her hello was so genuine that it instantly brightened my day.”
• Verb: “After a long time, it was great to hear his familiar hello.”
• Interjection: “Hello, what brings you to this event?”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Hail
• Yo (informal)
• Ahoy (nautical or informal)