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UK [həˈləʊ] / US [həˈloʊ] interjection

Ways of saying hello:

Hi/Hiya → an informal way of saying hello All right? → an informal way of saying hello to someone and asking if they are well Pleased to meet you/Nice to meet you → the usual polite way of greeting someone when you meet them for the first time How do you do? → used in formal situations as a polite way of greeting someone when you meet them for the first time Good morning/afternoon/evening → used for saying hello to someone in the morning/afternoon/evening. Used especially when addressing an audience Morning/Afternoon/Evening → a more informal way of saying hello to someone in the morning/afternoon/evening Nice to see you → used for saying hello to someone you already know Long time no see → used when you meet a close friend that you have not seen for a long time
Examples:
Hi/Hiya Katy! What a lovely day! "All right, mate?" "All right. And you?" "I'd like you to meet my uncle John." "Pleased to meet you. I've heard a lot about you." ♦ Nice to meet you at last, Mr Mitchell. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to welcome you on behalf of all of us. ♦ Good evening and welcome to the show. Morning Samantha. Did you have a good journey? Dave! Nice to see you! Why didn't you tell me you were coming? Well, this is a surprise! Long time no see! Come in. ➡ goodbye

1)

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

Hello, my name is Anna.

say hello:

I need to say hello to a few people.

b) used for calling to someone to get their attention

Hello! We're over here!

2) very informal used for saying that you think someone is not being very sensible or is not paying attention to what is happening

Hello! There's no way anyone will give you a job with that haircut.

3) used for expressing surprise or interest

Hello. What's that he's holding?