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 or pleasure; to address with “hello.” Example: “He greeted the teacher with a hearty hello in the morning.”
• Adjective: Characteristic of or expressing friendliness or familiarity. Example: “The hotel staff had a friendly hello for each guest.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” means to initiate a greeting.
• “Hello, sunshine!” is a phrase to express joy upon seeing someone bright and positive.
• “Hello, old friend” is a way to address a long-time acquaintance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her hello echoed through the empty hallway.”
• Verb: “He said hello to the receptionist before entering the office.”
• Adjective: “Her warm hello made him feel right at home.”

Synonyms

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