Pronunciation

/həˈloʊ/

Definitions

Noun

A term used to greet or address someone. For example:

• “He gave me a cheerful hello.”
• “She greeted the guests with a friendly hello.”

Verb

To say “hello” or greet someone. For example:

• “She helloed everyone she met at the party.”
• “Please hello your teacher when you enter the classroom.”

Interjection

Used to greet, attract attention, or express surprise. For example:

• “Hello! What a pleasant surprise!”
• “Hello! Have you seen my keys?”

Phrases

• “Give someone a hello” - To initiate a greeting.
• “Say hello to the family” - To address or acknowledge a group.
• “Hello, how are you?” - A common conversational opening.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She waved a quick hello to her neighbor from across the street.”
• Verb: “After a long day at work, he was happy to hear his child’s hello.”
• Interjection: “Hello, I hope you’re having a great day!”

Synonyms

• Hi
• Hey
• Greetings
• Howdy
• Salutations
• Hail
• Yo
• Ahoy
• Welcome
• Bonjour (French)
• Ciao (Italian)
• Konnichiwa (Japanese)