Check Dictionary
Find out more about a word, its definitions, and word-game validity.
Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
Valid in These Word Lists
TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of hello
noun
- "Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
verb
- To greet with "hello".
interjection
- A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. Example: Hello, everyone.
- A greeting used when answering the telephone. Example: Hello? How may I help you?
- A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected. Example: Hello? Is anyone there?
- Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish. Example: You just tried to start your car with your cell phone. Hello?
- An expression of puzzlement or discovery. Example: Hello! What’s going on here?
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.