Pronunciation

/həˈloʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A term used to greet or address someone, expressing friendliness or recognition. For example: “She offered a friendly hello to the passerby.”
• Verb: To express greeting or acknowledge someone’s presence with the word “hello.” For example: “He greeted the teacher with a hearty hello in the morning.”
• Interjection: An exclamation used to initiate conversation or draw attention, often informally. For example: “Hello, sunshine! It’s a beautiful day.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to extend a greeting to them.
• “Hello, how are you?” is a standard way to ask for someone’s well-being.
• “Hello, old sport!” is a British expression used to address a familiar acquaintance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The postman’s daily hello was a comforting sight for the residents.”
• Verb: “After a long day at work, it felt good to hear my partner’s familiar hello.”
• Interjection: “Hello, stranger! Mind if I join you?”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Salutations
• Hola
• Yo!
• Ahoy
• Aloha
• Howdy (informal, mainly American)