Pronunciation

/həˈləʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A term used to greet or address someone. Often used informally to initiate communication or acknowledge someone’s presence. For example: “He gave me a friendly wave and a hearty hello.”

Verb

To express greeting or acknowledgement by saying “hello” or using other similar expressions. For example: “She greeted the new employee with a cheerful hello.”

Adjective

Characterizing something as being friendly or cordial, typically used to describe a greeting. For example: “A warm hello from across the street.”

Adverb

In the form of “hello,” used to introduce a statement or question, often to get someone’s attention. For example: “Hello, could you pass the salt, please?”

Phrases

• “Hello, my friend” - A formal or informal way to address a friend.
• “Hello, and welcome” - Greeting someone who has just arrived.
• “Hello, old pal” - Informal way of addressing an acquaintance or friend.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “As she entered the room, her friends greeted her with a chorus of hellos.”
• Verb: “He stopped by the office to hello his coworkers before starting work.”
• Adjective: “The children exchanged hellos as they passed each other on the playground.”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Hola
• Yo!
• Ahoy
• Good day
• Howdy (informal, mainly American)
• Bonjour (French)
• Ciao (Italian)