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high-five

[hahy-fahyv] / ˈhaɪˈfaɪv /
NOUN
greeting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hello nod ovation reception salute
STRONG
accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding hi highball how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial
WEAK
best wishes card compellation good wishes letter speaking to ushering in what's happening
Antonyms
STRONG
heedlessness ignorance neglect
WEAK
farewell goodbye
VERB
greet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accost acknowledge address approach attend embrace hail meet receive salute shake hands stop
STRONG
bow compliment curtsy flag herald nod recognize salaam shoulder
WEAK
call to exchange greetings extend one's hand highball move to pay respects roll out the red carpet say hello say hi speak to tip one's hat usher in whistle for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoid disregard dodge ignore shun slight
WEAK
say farewell say goodbye

Example Sentences

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While those extremes are unlikely to repeat—buyers should expect mortgage to remain in the high-five or low 6% range for now as a result of Thursday’s announcement—the risk of rising prices remains.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

While those extremes are unlikely to repeat—buyers should expect mortgage to remain in the high-five or low 6% range for now as a result of Thursday’s announcement—the risk of rising prices remains.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Ayton, who finished with 10 rebounds and 12 points, and Smart ended the timeout with a high-five.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

He is going to pose for selfies and high-five anyone who asks.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2025

There are also high-five stickers held up by the same pushpin as my baseball schedule.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.