Pronunciation

/həˈlɒʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A greeting or salutation, often used to initiate conversation or acknowledge someone’s presence. For example: “She waved a friendly hello to the mailman.”

Verb

To express greeting or to address someone with “hello.” For example: “He greeted his friends with a hearty hello every morning.”

Adjective

Characterizing or expressing friendliness or familiarity, as in “a friendly hello.” For example: “The receptionist greeted him with a warm hello.”

Phrases

• “Pay your hello” means to give a formal or polite greeting.
• “Give someone a hello” is an informal way to say greet someone.
• “Hello, sunshine!” is a cheerful expression to welcome a new day.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After a long journey, the sight of her family’s smiling hello was heartwarming.”
• Verb: “As he entered the classroom, he greeted the teacher with a quick hello.”
• Adjective: “Her soft hello filled the silent room, breaking the ice.”

Synonyms

• Greeting
• Salutation
• Hi
• Hey
• Howdy
• Ahoy
• Hola
• Yo! (informal, mainly in informal contexts)
• Welcome
• Salut (French)
• Ciao (Italian)