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HELLO

(noun, verb, interj.)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Hello.

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Hello - as a noun

An expression of greeting

Example: "Every morning they exchanged polite hellos"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hi5how-do-you-dohowdy15hullo8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
greeting10salutation10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hello - as a verb

To greet with "hello".

Hello - as an interjection

A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.

Example: "Hello, everyone."

A greeting used when answering the telephone.

Example: "Hello? how may i help you?"

A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.

Example: "Hello? is anyone there?"

Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish.

Example: "You just tried to start your car with your cell phone. hello?"

An expression of puzzlement or discovery.

Example: "Hello! what’s going on here?"

Example Sentences

"I just wanted to say hello."
"Say hello to your parents for me."
"She gave a warm hello to everyone."
"I heard a soft hello coming from the other room."
"They exchanged hellos before beginning their meeting."
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Word Game Points

Is HELLO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hello is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HELLO has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is HELLO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hello is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HELLO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is HELLO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hello is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HELLO has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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