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hello
[ he-loh, huh-, hel-oh ]
interjection
- (used to express a greeting, answer a telephone, or attract attention.)
- (an exclamation of surprise, wonder, elation, etc.)
- (used derisively to question the comprehension, intelligence, or common sense of the person being addressed):
You're gonna go out with him? Hello!
noun
- the call “hello” (used as an expression of greeting):
She gave me a warm hello.
verb (used without object)
- to say “hello”; to cry or shout:
I helloed, but no one answered.
verb (used with object)
- to say “hello” to (someone):
We helloed each other as though nothing had happened.
hello
/ hə-; ˈhɛləʊ; hɛˈləʊ /
sentence substitute
- an expression of greeting used on meeting a person or at the start of a telephone call
- a call used to attract attention
- an expression of surprise
- an expression used to indicate that the speaker thinks his or her listener is naive or slow to realize something
Hello? Have you been on Mars for the past two weeks or something?
noun
- the act of saying or calling "hello"
Word History and Origins
Origin of hello1
Example Sentences
“When he called, everyone would gather near the screen and say hello, in Italian, in Arabic, in English,” said Romanelli, one of Gaza’s last remaining priests.
The father just wanted to say hello and thank you for "RoboCop" and your other films.
Holding back the tears, McIlroy added: "I want to say hello to mum and dad back in Northern Ireland. I can't wait to see them next week and can't wait to celebrate with them."
"They always come and say hello, they're polite. These are the sort of people we want on our trains."
“You hanging out with Mom? Tell Ky I said hello. I’m glad everything’s going great.”
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