Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hello

interjection
/həˈloʊ/
Definition
A greeting or expression of goodwill.
Examples
  • “Hello! How are you today?”
  • “She waved and said hello to everyone in the room.”
  • “He answered the phone with a cheerful ‘hello!'”
Meaning
Used when speaking to someone or acknowledging their presence.
Synonyms
  • hi
  • greetings
  • salutations
  • welcome