hello


Definition: Meaning of, hello in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / həˈləʊ;hɛˈləʊ /

  • interjection, noun
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also hallo, hullo [British English] [countable]
  1. used as a greeting when you see or meet someone
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  2. used when answering the telephone or starting a telephone conversation
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  3. used when calling to get someone's attention
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  4. used when you think someone is not acting sensibly or has said something stupid
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  5. British English used to show that you are surprised or confused by something
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  6. say hello to have a quick conversation with someone
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hello used in phrases

  • Hello!
    1. a British magazine with pictures and articles about famous people, such as film actors, fashion MODEL s, and members of the British ARISTOCRACY
  • golden hello (noun)
    1. a large amount of money that is given to a new employee, in order to persuade them not to go to work for another organization
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