Definitions

hi

[hahy] / haɪ /

INTERJECTION

hello

Synonyms

STRONG

greetings 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

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hello nod ovation reception salute

STRONG

accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding highball how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial

WEAK

best wishes card compellation good wishes high-five letter speaking to ushering in what's happening

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

Example Sentences

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It was very easy to do hi in Morse code.

From Literature

“I’m going to see your mom. Come say hi in a few. She’s tired but having a pretty good day.”

From Literature

So quiet that I can’t remember the last time he said hi or even made eye contact with me.

From Literature

It makes a little sound as I send a text that says “hi mom.”

From Literature

If you ever feel like grabbing a coffee or saying hi, I’d love that.

From Salon