Pronunciation

/həˈlɒʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A greeting or expression of acknowledgement, often informal. Example: “She waved a friendly hello to her neighbor.”
• Verb: To initiate a conversation or greet someone with “hello.” Example: “He greeted the teacher with a hearty hello in the morning.”
• Adjective: Expressing or characterized by friendliness or warmth. Example: “A cheery hello filled the room.”
• Adverb: In a friendly or welcoming manner. Example: “He said hello warmly to his colleagues.”

Phrases

• “Say hello on one’s behalf” to convey greetings on someone else’s behalf.
• “Goodbye, hello” refers to a cycle of parting and reuniting.
• “Hello, stranger” is a way to address someone you don’t know.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her hello was so genuine that it made everyone feel welcome.”
• Verb: “After a long day, he greeted his family with a weary but loving hello.”
• Adjective: “The children exchanged happy hellos as they started their day at school.”
• Adverb: “She greeted the old friend with a heartfelt hello after years apart.”

Synonyms

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