hello
/hə'lou/ Cách viết khác : (halloa) /hə'lou/ (hello) /'he'lou/
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Definition
Interjection:
- A common greeting: "hello" is a word used to greet someone, to attract their attention, or to begin a telephone conversation.
- An expression of surprise: "hello" can also be used to express mild surprise or interest upon noticing something.
Noun:
- An instance of saying "hello": "hello" can refer to the act or utterance of the greeting itself.
Usage Examples
Interjection:
- Hello, how are you today? (A standard greeting.)
- Hello! Is anyone home? (Used to call for attention.)
- Hello! What's this? (Expressing surprise upon finding something.)
Noun:
- We exchanged quick hellos before the meeting started. (Referring to the act of greeting.)
- She gave me a friendly hello. (Referring to the greeting utterance.)
Advanced Usage
"Hello there": A slightly more informal or emphatic greeting.
- Hello there! I didn't see you come in.
"Hello, hello": Can be used to express surprise or to check if someone is listening, often with a questioning tone.
- Hello, hello? Is this thing on?
Variants and Related Words
- Hallo / Hullo: Archaic or British variants of "hello."
- Hi: A more informal synonym for "hello."
Synonyms
- Greetings: A more formal salutation.
- Hi: Informal greeting.
- Hey: Very informal greeting.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: "Hello" is not typically used to form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
"Say hello to [someone/something] for me": A request to pass on your greetings.
- Please say hello to your family for me.
"Hello and welcome": A standard phrase used to greet and introduce an audience or guests.
- Hello and welcome to our annual conference.
Noun
- an expression of greeting
- every morning they exchanged polite hellos