HELLO
(noun, verb, interj.)Definitions
How to pronounce hello:
Hello - as a noun
An expression of greeting
Example: "Every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
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?"
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Word Game Points
HELLO has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
HELLO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
HELLO has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.