Meaning of the word hello in English

What does hello mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hello

US /heˈloʊ/

UK /heˈloʊ/

used as a greeting or to begin a phone conversation

Example:

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Hello, how are you today?

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Hello? Can you hear me?

Synonym:

hi hey greetings

used to express surprise or to call attention

Example:

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Hello! What's going on here?

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Hello, is anyone listening to me?

Synonym:

hey excuse me listen

an act of saying or shouting 'hello'

Example:

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She gave a quick hello as she passed by.

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I heard a faint hello from the other room.

Synonym:

greeting salutation

to say or shout 'hello'

Example:

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He helloed me from across the street.

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She helloed the new neighbors as they moved in.

Synonym:

greet salute

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