Pronunciation

/həˈləʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A term used to greet or address someone, often informally. For example: “He gave me a friendly greeting.”
• Verb: To express greeting or acknowledge someone’s presence, typically with the word “hello”. For example: “She greeted the guests warmly.”
• Adverb: Informally, to express surprise or draw attention. For example: “Suddenly, hello, it’s you!”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to extend a greeting to someone.
• “Good morning, hello” is a common morning greeting.
• “Hello there, stranger” is a way to address someone you don’t know.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her hello was so warm that it made me feel at home.”
• Verb: “As he entered the office, he greeted his colleagues with a hello.”
• Adverb: “Hello, what a pleasant surprise to see you here!”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Welcome
• Hail
• Yo (informal)
• Howdy (informal, mainly American)
• Aloha (Polynesian)