Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A greeting or expression of goodwill used when meeting someone.
Hello
/həˈləʊ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Hello!
'We must go and say hello to Mr Macey,' said Dolly.
"Hello, what is that?" he demanded in startled surprise.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old High German hallo, which was used to attract attention. It became a popular greeting with the invention of the telephone in the late 19th century.
Usage Statistics:
87 mentions per 1 million words 
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