Hallo vs. Hello

Hallointerjection

(dated) A cry of surprise.

Hallonoun

The cry "hallo!"

Hallonoun

A shout of exultation.

Halloverb

(intransitive) To shout, or to call with a loud voice.

Halloverb

(transitive) To chase while shouting "hallo!"

Halloverb

(transitive) To cry "hallo" (to someone).

Halloverb

(transitive) To shout (something).

Hellointerjection

A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.

Hellointerjection

A greeting used when answering the telephone.

Hellointerjection

A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.

Hellointerjection

(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish.

Hellointerjection

An expression of puzzlement or discovery.

Hellonoun

"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.

Helloverb

(transitive) To greet with "hello".

Hellointerjection

An exclamation used as a greeting, to call attention, as an exclamation of surprise, or to encourage one. This variant of Halloo and Holloo has become the dominant form. In the United States, it is the most common greeting used in answering a telephone.

Hellonoun

an expression of greeting;

Hello

Hello is a salutation or greeting in the English language. It is first attested in writing from 1826.