Hello

usgb/həˈləʊ/
interjection

A greeting or expression of goodwill.

Hello, how are you?
Visual representation of "hello" - A greeting or expression of goodwill

Often appears as...

  • hello there
  • hello everyone
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Visual representation of "hello"
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Commonly Casual

Used frequently in informal situations to start a conversation.

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Hello, what's your name?
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Friendly Tone

Often signals friendliness and is a warm way to engage with others.

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Hello! Nice to meet you!
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Multi-Context Use

Suitable for both face-to-face and telephone conversations.

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Hello, can I speak to Alice, please?
Visual representation of the word "Hello"

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