hello

interjection
UK /həˈləʊ/
US /həˈloʊ/

Hello is a greeting used when meeting someone or starting a conversation.

She smiled and said hello to her neighbor.

SYNONYMS

higreetingsheywelcome

RELATED WORDS

greetingsalutationfarewellconversation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An expression of surprise or discovering something unexpected.

Hello, what do we have here?

3. A call used to attract attention, especially on the telephone.

Hello, is anyone there?