hi
US /haɪ/
interjection Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày
Definition
an expression of greeting
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Hi, I am calling to confirm my appointment for tomorrow.
Synonyms
- helloan expression of greeting
- heyhaving a meaning similar to hi
Collocations
- Easy say hi to everyoneto say hi to everyone, meaning to express in words
- Medium exchange a casual hi before meetingsto exchange a casual hi before meetings, meaning to give to, and receive from, one another
- Hard polite hi greeting at informal networking sessionsdescribing polite hi greeting at informal networking sessions (showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc)
- Very Hard awkward hi punctuated by an embarrassed pausedescribing awkward hi punctuated by an embarrassed pause (causing inconvenience)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.