hello
Definitions
- A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
- A greeting used when answering the telephone.
- A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
- Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.
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An expression of puzzlement or discovery. UK
Equivalents
Examples
“Hello, everyone.”
“Hello? How may I help⟳ you?”
“Hello. This is Marsha. ― Yes, Marsha.”
“Hello? Is anyone there?”
“I made a speaking trumpet of my hands and commenced to whoop “Ahoy!” and “Hello!” at the top of my lungs. […] The Colonel woke up, and, after asking what in brimstone was the matter⟳, opened his mouth and roared “Hi!” and “Hello!” like⟳ the bull of Bashan.”
“You just tried to start⟳ your car with your cell phone. Hello?”
“Uh, hello? We're using a CANNON to get⟳ to the moon? Isn't that, like⟳, dangerous?”
“Hello! What’s going on here?”
CEFR level
A1
Beginner
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
This word is part of the CEFR A1 vocabulary — beginner level.
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