Pronunciation

/hləʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A term used to express greeting, welcome, or recognition. For example: “A friendly hello from across the street.”
• Verb: To extend a greeting or hail someone. For example: “She halted to hello an old acquaintance.”
• Adjective: Characteristic of or expressing friendliness or warmth. For example: “A cheery hello always brightens one’s day.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to initiate a greeting.
• “Hello, how are you?” is a common question to inquire about someone’s well-being.
• “Hello, old chap!” is a British informal way of addressing a male friend.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children exchanged hellos as they passed by on their bikes.”
• Verb: “After a long day, he greeted his family with a heartfelt hello.”
• Adjective: “Her warm hello made him feel instantly at ease.”

Synonyms

• Greetings
• Hi
• Hey
• Salutations
• Hail
• Yo (informal)
• Welcome
• Aloha (Hawaiian)
• Bonjour (French)
• Ciao (Italian)