Pronunciation

/həˈləʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A term used to greet or address someone. For example: “She waved a friendly hello at the passerby.”

Verb

To say “hello” or greet someone. For example: “He greeted the teacher with a hearty hello in the morning.”

Adjective

Referring to something that is related to or expressing a greeting. For example: “The store had a cheerful hello sign outside.”

Interjection

Used to greet, attract attention, or express surprise. For example: “Oh, hello there! I didn’t expect to see you.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to acknowledge or greet them.
• “A hello from afar” signifies a distant greeting.
• “Hello, old friend” is a familiar way of addressing someone you haven’t seen in a while.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She heard a chorus of hellos as she entered the classroom.”
• Verb: “After a long day, he was happy to hear his family’s hello from the airport.”
• Adjective: “The postcard had a big, colorful hello on the front.”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Hola
• Aloha
• Yo!
• Hiya
• How do you do
• Good day
• Welcome
• Ahoy