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hey

/heɪ/
Meanings
  • Interjection

    An interjection used to attract attention or greet someone.

    - "Hey, have you seen my keys?"
    - "Hey, good morning!"
    - "Hey, can you help me with this?"
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

oi , yo , blimey , gee whiz , yowzah , eh , huh , hi , howdy , wotcher
Rhymes
Words rhyming with hey
say , play , day , may , way
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Heyday (en) : The period of greatest prosperity or success.

  2. Hey Ho (en) : An expression of resignation or acceptance, often sung in chorus.

Variants
List of all variants of hey that leads to same result
hey , hey presto
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally an expression of surprise or attention in Old English, developed into a general interjection in Middle English.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'hey' is used more frequently in spoken English than in written English.

  2. In some dialects, 'hey' is used as a greeting instead of 'hello' or 'hi'.

  3. The word 'hey' has been used in various forms of music, including folk, rock, and pop.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Interjection: A word or phrase used to express strong emotion or to attract attention.

  2. Greeting: A word or phrase used to acknowledge someone's presence or to begin a conversation.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'hey' is often used in dialogue to attract attention or gain someone's notice. In art, 'hey' has been used in various forms of expression, including graffiti and street art.

How to Memorize "hey"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person waving their hand and shouting 'Hey!' to get someone's attention.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hey' with getting someone's attention or attracting their notice.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of the letter 'H' with an exclamation mark, representing the sound of 'Hey!'

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