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hi

interjection \ˈhī(-ē)\

—used as an informal way of saying “hello”

Full Definition of HI

—used especially as a greeting

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Origin of HI

Middle English hy

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with HI

ay, aye, bi, Bligh, buy, by, bye, chai, chi, cry, die, dry, dye, eye, fie, fly, fry, guy, hie, high, Huai, i, I, lie, lye, my, nigh, phi, pi, pie, ply, pry, psi, rye, scythe, shy, sigh, sky, Skye, sly, spry, spy, sty, Tai, Thai, thigh, thy, tie, try, vie, why, wry, wye, xi, Y

HI

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Definition of HI

Hawaii

high intensity

humidity index

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Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

HI Defined for Kids

hi

interjection \ˈhī\

Definition of HI for Kids

—used especially as a greeting

HI

abbreviation

Definition of HI for Kids

Hawaii

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