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Hello vs Hey

Both 'hello' and 'hey' are common greetings in English. 'Hello' is more formal and widely used in both formal and informal situations. 'Hey' is more casual and is typically used among friends or in informal settings.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 828 views

Hello

This is a common and formal greeting in English used in both formal and informal situations.

It is used to greet someone in a polite and friendly manner.

Examples:

  • Hello, how are you?
  • She greeted him with a warm hello.
  • Hello, welcome to Club Monsoon.
  • Hello, poison toiletries and goodbye Stade.
  • Hello, Inspector Lau Ting Kwong please.
  • Hello, this is Daniela Lopez.
  • Hello to everyone watching this program on earth.
  • Hello, Sheik, my friend.
  • Hello, Cardiff Bay police station.
  • Hello, Mad Men production office.
  • Hello. Mark O'Brien's phone.
  • Hello, officer, doing the speed limit.
  • Hello, this is LEE Hye-jin.
  • Hello, I am the engineer Fossati.
  • Hello, little one, beautiful.
  • Hello Mehmet, good to see you.
  • Hello Adriana, it's me, Rulo...
  • Hello from the children of planet Earth.
  • Hello, this is Dr Joseph.
  • Hello. Sorry to disturb you.
  • Hello, Armory, Lionheart here.
  • Hello, a letter for Zimmermann.

Alternatives:

  • Hi
  • Good morning
  • Good afternoon
  • Good evening
  • Greetings

Hey

This is a casual greeting in English, often used among friends or in informal settings.

It is used to greet someone in a more relaxed and informal manner.

Examples:

  • Hey, what's up?
  • She waved and said hey to her friend.
  • Hey, nothing wrong with those lungs.
  • Hey, your guitar DVD came.
  • Hey... That spell we did was amazing.
  • Hey, Mimi behaved strangely yesterday.
  • Hey, former candidate right here.
  • Hey, my wife suggested couples counseling.
  • Hey, no leaking operational secrets.
  • Hey, my fiscal policies and commitment to reform...
  • Hey, you barely touched your steak.
  • Hey, second amendment, brother.
  • Hey, so Detective Lindsay just called.
  • Hey, please check your language around my nine-year-old.
  • Hey, heard you need Volunteers.
  • Hey, Stephanie forgot her jacket.
  • Hey, revolutions have begun with less inspiring phrases.
  • Hey, sorry to interrupt guys.
  • Hey, that was carjacking victim number three.
  • Hey, professor, great jerky.
  • Hey listen, the dance competition.
  • Hey, I watched Half-blood Prince.

Alternatives:

  • Hi
  • Hello there
  • Yo
  • Hi there
  • What's up

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