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hello
/həˈləʊ/
noun
"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
Synonymsgreeting
verb
To greet with "hello".
interjection
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
"Hello, everyone."
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
"Hello? How may I help you?"
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
"Hello? Is anyone there?"
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