Pronunciation

/həˈloʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A term used to greet or address someone; a friendly expression of recognition. For example: “He gave her a friendly hello when she entered the room.”
• Verb: To say “hello” or greet someone, typically with a smile or wave. For example: “She greeted the guests with a hearty hello.”
• Adjective: Expressing or characterized by friendliness or warmth. For example: “A warm hello from across the street.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to initiate a greeting.
• “Goodbye, hello” is a phrase describing the cycle of parting and reconnection.
• “Hello, my love” is a romantic expression of affection.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The postman always gave her a cheery hello on his daily route.”
• Verb: “After a long day at work, he greeted his family with a big hello.”
• Adjective: “Her bright hello lit up the room when she entered.”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Hola
• Yo!
• Ahoy
• Aloha
• Howdy (informal, mainly American)