Definitions

hey

[hay] / heɪ /

Part of Speech:

All (2) Interjection (1) Noun (1)

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INTERJECTION

hello

Synonyms

STRONG

greetings hi howdy welcome

WEAK

bonjour buenas noches buenos dias good day good morning hi-ya how are you how goes it howdy-do shalom what's happening what's up

Antonyms

WEAK

adios au revoir goodbye

NOUN

interjection

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cry exclamation expletive insertion interpolation interposition shout

Example Sentences

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hey

It’s not a king’s ransom, but hey, it’s free money.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

“I think he was driven to prove that hey, not only am I a player, I’m a major league player.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

But hey, defending a toddler is a good start.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026

And hey, it’s free, at least at the front of the plane.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

"I'd tell you to stay up here, out of trouble, but, hey, who am I kidding?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda