Halloo

/hæˈluː/

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Attracting Attention

Used when needing urgent assistance or wanting to be heard over distance.

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They hallooed loudly for help as the boat capsized.

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Outdated Usage

Modern English usually prefers 'shout' or 'yell' over 'halloo'.

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He would have yelled instead of hallooed in today's language.

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Cultural Depiction

Seen in historical literature or movies, indicating an old-fashioned setting.

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The character hallooed in the period drama, summoning the carriage.

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