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Main meanings of hi in English

: hi1HI2

hi1

Pronunciation /hʌɪ/

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exclamation

informal

  • Used as a friendly greeting or to attract attention.

    • ‘‘Hi there. How was the flight?’’
    • ‘Hi, Jessica, how are you?’
    • ‘‘Hi, is Danielle there?’ asked a guy's voice.’
    • ‘Hi there everyone. My name's Jeb.’
    • ‘I'd just like to say hi to my friends and family back home.’

Origin

Natural exclamation: first recorded in late Middle English.

Main meanings of HI in English

: hi1HI2

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abbreviation

  • Hawaii (in official postal use).