HI
/hai/
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Definition
- Interjection:
- An informal expression used as a greeting: "hi" is a common, casual way to say hello or to attract someone's attention.
- An exclamation to express friendly acknowledgment: Used to initiate or respond to a greeting in a relaxed, informal setting.
Usage Examples
- Interjection:
- She smiled and said, "Hi, how are you?" (She smiled and said, "Hi, how are you?")
- Hi! I didn't see you there. (Hi! I didn't see you there.)
- I just wanted to say hi before you left. (I just wanted to say hi before you left.)
Advanced Usage
- "Hi there": A slightly more emphatic or friendly version of "hi."
- Hi there! Welcome to the neighborhood. (Hi there! Welcome to the neighborhood.)
- "Say hi to [someone]": To pass on a greeting to another person.
- Please say hi to your family for me. (Please say hi to your family for me.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hello (interjection, noun): A more standard or formal greeting than "hi."
- He gave a polite hello to the guests. (He gave a polite hello to the guests.)
- Hey (interjection): Another very informal greeting, similar to "hi."
- Hey, wait for me! (Hey, wait for me!)
Synonyms
- Greetings: A more formal word for words or actions that welcome someone.
- Salutations: A formal term for greetings.
Related Phrases
- Hi and hello: Used to refer to the exchange of basic greetings.
- We exchanged the usual hi and hello. (We exchanged the usual hi and hello.)
Notes on Different Meanings
- Proper Noun (HI): When capitalized, "HI" is the official postal abbreviation for the U.S. state of Hawaii. This is a completely separate meaning from the interjection "hi."
- The package is being shipped to Honolulu, HI. (The package is being shipped to Honolulu, HI.)
Noun
- a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
- an expression of greeting
- every morning they exchanged polite hellos