Pronunciation

/həˈloʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A term used to express welcome, recognition, or acknowledgement; a salutation. Example: “She waved a friendly hello to her neighbor.”
• Verb: To make a greeting or vocal expression of recognition; to address or acknowledge someone. Example: “He stopped to hello his old friend on the street.”
• Adjective: Expressing or characterized by a friendly or welcoming manner. Example: “Her smile was a warm hello.”

Phrases

• “Hello, dear” is a affectionate greeting.
• “Hello, ma’am/sir” is a formal greeting.
• “Hello, again” signifies reacquaintance after a while.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children exchanged hellos as they started their day at school.”
• Verb: “After a long absence, it was a pleasant surprise to hear his hello.”
• Adjective: “Her cheerful hello brightened up the dreary office.”

Synonyms

• Greeting
• Salutation
• Welcome
• Hi
• Hey
• Hola
• Yo!
• Ahoy
• Aloha
• Good day
• Howdy (informal, mainly American)

Antonyms

• Farewell
• Goodbye
• Adieu
• Au revoir
• See ya (informal)