Hey
Interjection
UK
/heÉŞ/
US
/heÉŞ/
Definition
A casual word used to say hello or call someone’s attention.
Example
"Hey! How have you been?"
"Hey, look at that beautiful rainbow outside the window!"
"She waved and said “Hey!” when she saw her friend in the park."
Explanation
Hey is an informal word used to greet someone or get their attention. Example: “Hey, how are you?” You can also say “Hey!” to show surprise or to start talking to a friend. It’s similar to saying hi or hello, but more casual. For example, “Hey, look at this!” means you want someone to notice something. It’s often used among friends, family, or in messages.