Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A greeting or expression to call attention, often used when meeting someone or answering the phone
Hello
/həˈləʊ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Hello, how are you?She said hello and smiled.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English hailo and hollo, which were used primarily to call attention. The word solidified into hello in the English language in the late 19th century.
Usage Statistics:
87 mentions per 1 million words 
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