used to greet someone get their attention
used to say hi
used as a greeting
used as a friendly greeting
used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner
used to greet someone in a casual and welcoming manner
used as a greeting or a call to draw attention
"Ahoy" is an interjection historically associated with nautical usage, particularly in maritime settings. It's used as a greeting or a call to draw attention, often from one ship to another or from ship to shore. While less common today, it's still used in some maritime contexts and occasionally in informal speech to evoke a nautical or adventurous atmosphere.
used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings
used as a friendly greeting or inquiry about what someone is doing or planning
used to inquire about current events, situations, or activities
used to ask what is happening or what is going on
used as a casual greeting to wish someone a good morning or to acknowledge the start of the day
used as a greeting or a way to acknowledge the time of day
used when greeting someone after a long time has passed since one's last encounter with them
The exact origin of the idiom "long time no see" is not precisely documented, it is believed to have originated from a direct translation of a similar phrase in Native American Pidgin English in the late 19th century. It is an informal and friendly greeting used to express that it has been a while since the speaker last saw the other person.
a word that we use to greet someone when they arrive
used to express salutations or well-wishes to others
used to acknowledge someone upon meeting them
what we say to greet someone in the morning
what we say to greet or say goodbye in the afternoon
what we say to greet or say goodbye in the evening
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