Synonyms for

Hi

Verb / haɪ / Another word for hi — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used as a friendly greeting or to attract someone's attention

Synonyms & similar words

hawaii alohastate howdoyoudo hullo hello hi howdy hello hey greetings salutations yo sup hiya howdy g'day hullo bonjour aloha shalom salaam

Synonyms by register

Formal

greetings salutations

Informal

hey yo what's up howdy

Literary

hail hallo

Antonyms

goodbye farewell adieu so long cheerio ciao later

Common collocations

  • hi there
  • hi everyone
  • hi all
  • hi mom
  • hi dad
  • hi honey
  • hi stranger

Word family

Usage note

Hi is an informal greeting. It is generally not appropriate for formal situations or writing. For more formal greetings, consider 'hello' or 'greetings'.

Example sentences

  1. Hi, my name is Sarah.
  2. I said hi to my neighbor this morning.
  3. Hi, can I help you with something?
  4. She waved hi to her friend across the room.
  5. I always say hi to my dog when I come home.

Quotes

  • 'Hi' is a short, simple word but it's how love starts. - Unknown
  • A smile and a 'hi' goes a long way. - Unknown
  • A simple 'hi' can lead to million things. - Unknown

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