Hello vs. Helo: What's the Difference?
Hello and Helo Definitions
Hello
Used to greet someone, answer the telephone, or express surprise.
Helo
A helicopter.
Hello
A calling or greeting of "hello."
Helo
Helicopter
Hello
To call "hello."
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Hello
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
Hello, everyone.
Hello
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
Hello? How may I help you?
Hello
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
Hello? Is anyone there?
Hello
(colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed has done something the speaker considers to be foolish, or missed something that should have been obvious.
You just tried to start your car with your cell phone. Hello?
Hello
An expression of puzzlement or discovery.
Hello! What’s going on here?
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Hello
"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
Hello
(transitive) To greet with "hello".
Hello
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.
Hello
An expression of greeting;
Every morning they exchanged polite hellos