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/həˈləʊ/an informal way of saying hello | |
an informal way of saying hello to someone and asking if they are well | |
the usual polite way of greeting someone when you meet them for the first time | |
used in formal situations as a polite way of greeting someone when you meet them for the first time | |
used for saying hello to someone in the morning/afternoon/evening. Used especially when addressing an audience | |
a more informal way of saying hello to someone in the morning/afternoon/evening | |
used for saying hello to someone you already know | |
used when you meet a close friend that you have not seen for a long time |
This is the British English definition of hello. View American English definition of hello.
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