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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 for

  1. Hawaii (approved especially for use with zip code).
  2. Meteorology. heat index. Also H.I.

H.I.

4

abbreviation for

  1. Meteorology. heat index. Also HI

hi

1

/ haɪ /

interjection

  1. an expression used to attract attention
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hi

2

/ haɪ /

sentence substitute

  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

abbreviation for

  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
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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

C15 hy; compare hey

Origin of hi2

C20: originally US, from hiya
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Example Sentences

People we pass on the street, sit next to on the subway, say hi to at work every day.

Another person regrets not saying hi to Harry at the Gramercy Hotel.

And he said hi back and smiled and sort of patted the baby on the head and everything.

Robin crossed to me from across the room, got down to my level, and whispered “Hi, how are you?”

Below is the email response I received: Hi, thank you but we respectfully decline.

Hi just hasked to learn your custom hin case hi did lose hany.

The former at least has been accentuated since yesterday, when your likeness to Hi struck me very painfully.

"Hi, those foolish young men are getting ready to ride over here," said White Otter.

The men is fair wild wid th' drink, and th' Rough Red is beside hi'self.

But mebbe up in heaven he will think of me and wait And holler "Hi!"

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