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dolatabadi.amir@gmail.com - 08 Apr 2009 15:23 GMT

Hi,

Is there any difference in meaning between hi, hello and hi there? Are
they the same and can we use them in place of each other? By the way
what is the meaning of "there" in hi there?

Yours,
Amir.

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Einde O'Callaghan - 08 Apr 2009 16:36 GMT

> Hi,
>
> Is there any difference in meaning between hi, hello and hi there? Are
> they the same and can we use them in place of each other?

"Hello" is more formal - "hi" and "hi there" are very informal.

> By the way
> what is the meaning of "there" in hi there?

It doesn't really have any meaning. It just simply adds a further touch
of informality.

Regards, Einde O'Callaghan

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Discussion Groups / ESL Teaching / April 2009

Hi there