Pronunciation

/həˈləʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A term used to greet or address someone, often expressing friendliness or recognition. For example: “The children waved hello at the teacher.”

Verb

To express greeting or acknowledge someone’s presence with the word “hello.” For example: “She helloed her colleagues as they entered the office.”

Interjection

An expression used to draw attention or initiate a conversation, typically with a friendly tone. For example: “Hello, sunshine! It’s such a beautiful day.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to initiate a greeting or acknowledgement.
• “Say hello to someone’s family” is a way of introducing oneself to a group.
• “Hello, old friend” is a familiar greeting for someone you haven’t seen in a while.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The postman knocked on the door and said hello.”
• Verb: “After the long journey, he greeted the family with a heartfelt hello.”
• Interjection: “Hello, ma’am! Can you help me find the restroom?”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Hola
• Salutations
• Ahoy
• Yoo-hoo (informal)
• Howdy (informal, mainly American)