used especially as a greeting
just called to say hi

HI

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
Hawaii
2
high intensity
3
humidity index

Examples of hi in a Sentence

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Interjection
Plus, full-size bottles of fan-favorite contemporary fragrances (hi, Maison Margiela) are also on sale. Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024 Saying hi in the hallways or chatting before meetings is insufficient. Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 For those who have spent the better part of the last 20 years listening to the Grammy-winning cast recording (hi!), a big question heading into the film was if original Broadway Elphaba and Glinda, Tony-winning Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, respectively, would make an appearance. Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024 Inviting the internet to ask you anything doesn’t always go great (hi, Woody Harrelson). Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hi 

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

Middle English hy

First Known Use

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hi was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Hi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hi

interjection
used especially as a greeting

Medical Definition

HI

abbreviation
hemagglutination inhibition

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