hello · exclamation /heˈloʊ/Full view
hello (GREETING)
A1 used to greet someone
Dictionary examples:

Hello, Paul. I haven't seen you for a while!

I just thought I'd stop in and say hello.

Learner example:

Hello Fatima, how are you? (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Slovak)

hello (ON PHONE)
A1 used to start a conversation on the phone
Dictionary example:

"Hello, I'd like some information about your hotel, please."

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