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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 everyone
    to say hi to everyone, meaning to express in words
  • Medium exchange a casual hi before meetings
    to exchange a casual hi before meetings, meaning to give to, and receive from, one another
  • Hard polite hi greeting at informal networking sessions
    describing polite hi greeting at informal networking sessions (showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc)
  • Very Hard awkward hi punctuated by an embarrassed pause
    describing awkward hi punctuated by an embarrassed pause (causing inconvenience)

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