I. həˈlō, heˈlō, ˈhe(ˌ)lō, ˈheˈlō; when a name follows, as in “Hello Bill”, often (ˌ) ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷; subject to wide intonational variation interjection
Etymology: alteration of hollo
— used especially as a familiar greeting or in answering the telephone or to express surprise
II. həˈlō, heˈlō, ˈhe(ˌ)lō intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to call or say hello
III. noun
( -s )
: an expression or gesture of greeting
just dropped in to say hello
never failed to wave a cheery hello as he passed