Pronunciation

/həˈlɒʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A friendly or formal expression of greeting or acknowledgement; a salutation. Example: “A friendly wave was her usual mode of hello.”
• Verb: To make a greeting or express one’s presence with “hello.” Example: “He stopped by to hello his neighbor on his way home.”
• Adjective: Expressing or characterized by friendliness or warmth. Example: “Her smile was a warm hello.”
• Adverb: In a friendly or welcoming manner. Example: “She greeted him with a hearty hello.”

Phrases

• “Hello, there!” - An informal greeting.
• “Give someone a hello” - To greet or acknowledge someone.
• “Hello, how are you?” - A common way to initiate conversation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children exchanged hellos as they started their day at school.”
• Verb: “She helloed her coworkers as they arrived at the office.”
• Adjective: “The receptionist greeted him with a warm hello.”
• Adverb: “She greeted her friends enthusiastically with a hearty hello.”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Hail
• Yo (informal)
• Welcome
• Ahoy (informal, maritime)