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Ways of saying hello

hello

interjection

used as a greeting when you meet someone or begin to talk to someone on the telephone

good morning

interjection

used for saying hello or goodbye to someone in the morning

good afternoon

interjection

used for saying hello or goodbye to someone in the afternoon

good evening

interjection

used for saying hello to someone in the evening

hi

interjection

hello

good day

interjection

used for saying hello to someone in the morning or afternoon. Good day is often written ‘g’day’ to show how it sounds in informal conversation.

pleased to meet you

used as a polite way of greeting someone when you meet them for the first time

how are things?

used as a general greeting when you meet someone

all right

interjection

used for saying hello to someone

hiya

interjection

used for saying ‘hello’ to someone you know well

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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wane

getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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