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hey

/heɪ/
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Definition

Hey is a casual word used to get someone’s attention, greet someone, or start a conversation. It is less formal than “hello” or “hi.” People often say “hey” to friends and family, or when they want to be friendly.

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Conjugation
"hey" as interjection

1 - An exclamation to get attention.

2 - A protest or reprimand.

3 - An expression of surprise.

"hey" as noun

1 - (country dancing) A choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately.

"hey" as noun

1 - The name of the fifth letter of many Semitic alphabets (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).

2 - The name of the first letter of the Old South Arabian abjad.

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Synonyms
1 - Hi
2 - how are you? Let's chat
3 - what's up? Are you there? What's new? Hey there
4 - where are you? Cool
5 - what's going on? Gathering
6 - yep
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Antonyms
1 - hello
2 - good morning
3 - good night
4 - thank you
5 - what a day
6 - how are you
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