Pronunciation

/heləʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A term used to greet or address someone. Often informal or friendly. For example: “He greeted her with a friendly hello.”

Verb

To say “hello” or give a greeting to someone. For example: “She greeted the guests as they arrived.”

Adjective

Characterizing or expressing friendliness or warmth. For example: “A heartfelt hello can brighten someone’s day.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to initiate a greeting.
• “Hello, my friend” is a familiar way to address a pal.
• “Hello there, stranger” is a more curious greeting for someone you don’t know well.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children exchanged hellos as they passed in the hallway.”
• Verb: “She said a hearty hello to her colleagues every morning.”
• Adjective: “His warm hello was music to her ears.”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Welcome
• Hail
• Yo (informal, often among friends)
• Howdy (informal, mainly in the Southern U.S.)
• Aloha (Polynesian greeting)