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hi Synonyms

Another word for hi

Choosing another word for hi depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as a friendly, informal greeting when meeting someone or beginning a conversation.

Usage Example

"hello, it is great to finally meet you in person!"

Strongest
hello
hey
hiya
Strong
howdy
greetings
yo
hulloa

• noun (Context 2)

An instance of saying 'hi'; a casual, friendly greeting.

Usage Example

"She gave a quick hello to her neighbors before heading inside."

Strongest
hello
greeting
Strong
salutation
welcome

• interjection (Context 3)

Used as an exclamation to call attention to oneself or something.

Usage Example

"hey, watch where you are stepping on the wet pavement!"

Strongest
hey
Strong
oi
yo
ahoy
hollo
halloo

Opposites of hi

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

bye
goodbye
farewell
so long
leave-taking
adieu
valediction
cheerio
See all opposites of hi

• Nearby Words

hexagonal
hey
heyday
hi
hiatus
hibachi
hibernate

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