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hey Synonyms

Another word for hey

Choosing another word for hey depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as an informal greeting or to attract someone's attention.

Usage Example

"hi, it is great to see you back in town!"

Strongest
hi
hello
Strong
howdy
hiya
yo
halloo
ahoy

• interjection (Context 2)

Used to express surprise, interest, protest, or sudden realization.

Usage Example

"whoa, that is my umbrella you are taking!"

Strong
whoa
wait
hold on
oi
say
look

• noun (Context 3)

An informal utterance or shout of 'hey' used as a casual greeting or to gain attention.

Usage Example

"She gave a quick hello to her neighbor as she walked to the mailbox."

Strongest
hello
greeting
Strong
shout
halloo
salutation

• noun (Context 4)

A lively traditional English country dance characterized by a winding or interlacing figure in which dancers weave in and out.

Usage Example

"The village festival featured traditional music and performers dancing the hay on the green."

Strongest
hay
Strong
reel

Opposites of hey

The opposite of hey shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bye
goodbye
farewell
so long
See all opposites of hey

• Nearby Words

hex key
hexagon
hexagonal
hey
heyday
hi
hiatus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hey. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hey
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