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Forms

Plural: his

Definitions

Noun
A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1.The word "hi" used as a greeting.
- I didn't even get a hi.

Interjection
A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1.A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.
- I just dropped by to say “hi”.
- When out on the prairie, up galloped an Indian on his pony with his saluting "hi!"
- Anna: Pete, hi! Hi, we are here!, Pete: Hi, Anna! Hi, Marsha!, Anna: Hi!, Pete: How are you two?, Marsha: I am great!
2.An exclamation to call attention.
- 'Come back now!' shouted Sam. 'Hi! Come back!' But Gollum had vanished.
3.Expressing wonder or derision.
- How did he do that, hi?

Adjective
A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1.Informal spelling of high, often in hyphenated terms.(informal)

Frequency

Overall

Common· #891

By learning goal

Everyday conversation: Common
General reading & writing: Rare
Academic: Rare
Literature: Rare

Related words

Synonyms

hello

Word family

his

Etymology

American English.

First recorded reference is to speech of a Kansas Indian (1862); originally to attract attention, probably a variant of Middle English hey, hy (circa 1475).

Also an exclamation to call attention.

See hey.

NounNoun×A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

IntjInterjection×A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

AdjectiveAdjective×A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.