Interjections of Greeting · Interjections — English Vocabulary

used to greet someone get their attention

"Yo! What is up, my friend?"

"Yo! What is up, my friend? How has your day been so far? Tell me everything."

used to say hi

"Hey, wait for me, please."

"Hey, wait for me! I cannot walk as fast as you. Please slow down."

used as a greeting

"Howdy, partner! Nice to see you."

"Howdy, partner! Nice to see you again after such a long time, my friend."

used as a friendly greeting

"Hiya! How are you doing today?"

"Hiya! How are you doing today? You look very happy and full of energy."

used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner

"Hi there! How are you?"

"Hello there, I have not seen you since our high school graduation ceremony many years ago."

used to greet someone in a casual and welcoming manner

"Hey there! Long time, no see."

"Hey there! Long time, no see. I missed you very much while you were away."

used as a greeting or a call to draw attention

"Ahoy, captain! Welcome aboard the ship."

"Ahoy, captain! Welcome aboard the ship. We are ready to set sail soon."

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

"What's up? You look happy!"

"Hey, what's up? It's great to see you after such a long time since we last met."

used as a friendly greeting or inquiry about what someone is doing or planning

"Hey, what's cooking today?"

"I stopped by your house to see what's cooking for dinner tonight with the family."

used to inquire about current events, situations, or activities

"Hey, what's going on here?"

"I heard a lot of noise outside, so I went to see what's going on in the street."

used to ask what is happening or what is going on

"Yo, what's popping tonight, friend?"

"I haven't seen you in a while, so I wanted to check in and ask what's popping these days."

used when greeting someone after a long time has passed since one's last encounter with them

"Long time, no see! Where have you been?"

"Long time, no see! Where have you been? I have missed you very much, my friend."

used to express salutations or well-wishes to others

"Greetings! Welcome to our humble home."

"Greetings! Welcome to our humble home. Please come in and make yourself comfortable here with us."

used to acknowledge someone upon meeting them

"How do you do? Pleased to meet you."

"How do you do? Pleased to meet you for the very first time today."

what we say to greet someone in the morning

"Good morning, wake up, please."

"Good morning! Did you sleep well last night? I hope so."

what we say to greet or say goodbye in the afternoon

"Good afternoon, everyone."

"Good afternoon, I hope you have had a productive morning and are ready for the afternoon session."

what we say to greet or say goodbye in the evening

"Good evening, welcome to my home."

"Good evening! Welcome to our home. Please come inside and sit."

used as a casual greeting to wish someone a good morning or to acknowledge the start of the day

"Morning! Did you sleep well last night?"

"Morning! Did you sleep well last night? I hope you had sweet dreams and feel rested."

used as a greeting or a way to acknowledge the time of day

"Afternoon! How was your lunch today?"

"Afternoon! How was your lunch today? Did you eat something delicious and healthy for your body?"

a word that we use to greet someone when they arrive

"Welcome to our lovely house."

"Welcome to our new house. Please make yourself comfortable and relax here."