HI - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

an expression of greeting

Example: every morning they exchanged polite hellos

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands

Synonyms

Hi, Howdy, Aloha state, Hawaii, Hello

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "hi" comes from Middle English hey.

🔗 Related Words

hey – A related word in the same word family.

high – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Middle English was a melting pot where Germanic, French, and Latin words competed and blended.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Hi