Pronunciation

/həˈloʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A term used to greet or address someone. For example: “She waved a friendly hello at the waiter.”
• Verb: To express greeting or acknowledgement; to say “hello” to someone. For example: “He greeted the new employee with a hearty hello.”
• Adjective: Characteristic of or expressing friendliness or warmth; amiable. For example: “Her friendly hello brightened up the room.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to extend a greeting.
• “Hello, dear” is a familiar way to address someone.
• “Hello there, stranger” can be used to acknowledge someone unexpectedly.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children exchanged hellos as they entered the playground.”
• Verb: “After a long day, it felt good to hear a genuine hello from a colleague.”
• Adjective: “Her warm and friendly hello was a welcome sight after a cold, rainy day.”

Synonyms

• Greetings
• Salutations
• Hi
• Hey
• Howdy
• Welcome
• Hail
• Yo (informal)
• Aloha (Polynesian)