Pronunciation

/həˈloʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A term used to greet or address someone. For example: “She waved a friendly hello at the passerby.”
• Verb: To express greeting or acknowledgement; to say “hello” to someone. For example: “He greeted the guests with a hearty hello.”
• Interjection: Expressing surprise, pleasure, or attention-seeking, often used to initiate a conversation. For example: “Oh, hello! I didn’t expect to see you here.”

Phrases

• “Hello, dear” is a affectionate greeting for someone close.
• “Hello, folks” is a general way to address a group.
• “Hello and welcome” is a formal way to greet visitors.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children exchanged hellos as they crossed paths on the playground.”
• Verb: “As soon as he saw his friend, he gave a cheerful hello.”
• Interjection: “Hello, how’s it going? It’s been ages!”

Synonyms

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