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Hey

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Attention Grabber

Use 'hey' to catch someone's attention, especially if they seem distracted.

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Hey, you've dropped your keys!
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Express Disagreement

'Hey' can show you disagree with something or find it unfair, often in a casual way.

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Hey, that's not what we agreed on!
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Startle Response

Saying 'hey' can be a spontaneous reaction when something surprising happens.

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Hey! You scared me!
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