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hello

[he-loh, huh-, hel-oh] / hɛˈloʊ, hə-, ˈhɛl oʊ /
INTERJECTION
how do you do
Synonyms
STRONG
greetings hi howdy welcome
WEAK
bonjour buenas noches buenos dias good day good morning hey hi-ya how are you how goes it howdy-do shalom what's happening what's up
Antonyms
WEAK
adios au revoir goodbye

Example Sentences

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All this came out by just happening to stop by and say hello to the starters who are always pleasant and enjoy talking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“The Comeback” has a way of reappearing with Valerie’s perky “hello, hello, hello!” at inflection points like this, making the perpetually out-of-step performer uncannily right on time, always.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

At a news conference in Auckland announcing his appointment, Rennie's opening words in Maori were "Kia orana koutou", which translate as "hello to all" or "hello everyone".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

On our travels round the school, multiple students and teachers stop to say hello to their new canine companion.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“Maybe Jenny will let us sleep in a little, since, hello, the set is right over there.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein