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hi

/haɪ/
Meanings
  • Interjection

    A common greeting or salutation in various cultures.

    - "Hi there!"
    - "Hi Mom!"
    - "Hi, how are you?"
Pronunciation
  1. /haɪ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9021999"
  2. /haɪ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1221246"
Antonyms

low
Synonyms

greeting , hello , greetings , hello
Rhymes
Words rhyming with hi
bye , sky , tie , spy , lie
Variants
List of all variants of hi that leads to same result
hi , HI , hi-fi , hi-fis , hi-hat , hi-hats , high hat , hi-tech , high-tech , say hi to , hi-def , high-def , high hats , hi-techs , high tech , high techs
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally comes from the Old English word 'hī' or 'hīe' meaning 'he, him' or 'this'. Over time, it evolved into a general greeting.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'hi' is used as a greeting in many other languages as well, such as Dutch, Danish, and Norwegian.

  2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to greet someone with 'hi' if you are not on familiar terms with them.

  3. The first recorded use of the word 'hi' as a greeting in English was in the 1500s.

Related Concepts
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  1. Greeting: A word or phrase used to express politeness, friendliness, or recognition of someone's presence.

Culture
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In English-speaking cultures, 'hi' is a common and friendly greeting used in various social situations. It is often used in written communication as well, such as text messages and emails.

How to Memorize "hi"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the shape of the letter 'H' in the word 'hi'. Imagine a friendly face with a 'Hi' sign above it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hi' with a friendly or happy feeling. Imagine saying 'hi' to a friend or loved one.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Hi as in Hello' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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