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Anonymous    701100 Wed, 08 Apr 09 03:23 PM

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    701104 Wed, 08 Apr 09 04:36 PM

"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
Einde O'Callaghan
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