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View synonyms for hi

hi

1

[hahy]

interjection

  1. (used as an exclamation of greeting) hello!



hi

2

[hahy]

adjective

  1. an informal, simplified spelling of high.

    hi fidelity.

HI

3

abbreviation

  1. Hawaii (approved especially for use with zip code).

  2. Meteorology.,  heat index. Also H.I.

H.I.

4

abbreviation

  1. Hawaiian Islands.

  2. Meteorology.,  heat index. Also HI

HI

1

abbreviation

  1. Hawaii (state)

  2. Hawaiian Islands

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

hi

2

/ haɪ /

  1. an informal word for hello

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

hi

3

/ haɪ /

interjection

  1. an expression used to attract attention

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hi1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English hy, perhaps variant of hei hey
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hi1

C20: originally US, from hiya

Origin of hi2

C15 hy; compare hey
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Example Sentences

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We don't talk much but I remember him and if I go home one day, I will go to say 'hi'.

From BBC

"I wish I had understood everyone else was terrified, and that they appreciate it when you go up to them and say hi."

From BBC

Bookmark this site and revisit all weekend to see new actors, directors, documentarians and international icons who couldn’t wait to say hi to us.

He doesn’t fly it much anymore, but given the occasion he resolved to visit his plane as soon as he could to “say hi,” like a lifelong friend you see around holidays and special occasions.

“We like the community showing up to say hi to the dogs, which helps them have positive experiences in meeting new people,” Johnston says.

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