CEFR A1

hello

interjection

Meaning

A word used to greet someone, start a conversation, or get someone's attention.

Examples

Hello, how are you today?
She said hello to her new neighbor.

Synonyms: hi, hey, greetings

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hello (A1)

interjection

Pronunciation: həˈləʊ

Definition

A word used to greet someone, start a conversation, or get someone's attention.

Examples

Hello, how are you today?
She said hello to her new neighbor.
Hello? Is anyone there?

Synonyms of hello

Words with a similar meaning to hello:

hi
hey
greetings

Antonyms of hello

Words with the opposite meaning to hello:

goodbye
farewell

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