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Hello
Sounds like
hehloh
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Simple meaning
What does Hello mean?
Hello is a greeting word.
Dictionary definition
A word used to greet someone or begin a friendly conversation.
Example sentences
Hello in a sentence
easy
Mia said hello to her friend.
medium
The email began with a polite hello.
hard
A warm hello can make a new student feel welcome in the classroom.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Hello word family
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Quick practice
Try Hello
Practice 1
What does hello mean?
Hello is used when greeting someone.
Practice 2
Which word is most opposite in use to hello?
Goodbye is used when leaving, while hello is used when greeting.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hello correctly?
Hello fits a sentence about greeting someone.
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