Another Word For Hail

Meaning

The word "hail" can refer to two different meanings depending on its context.

1. As a Noun: Hail is a type of precipitation that consists of small balls or irregular lumps of ice, formed in thunderstorms. These ice pellets can vary in size and can cause damage when they fall to the ground.

2. As a Verb: To hail means to salute or greet someone, to call out to someone to attract their attention, or to declare something enthusiastically. For example, one might hail a taxi to get its driver's attention.

Synonyms

• For the noun "hail":
• Ice pellets
• Sleet

• Snow (though technically different, it can occasionally be used in the same context loosely)

• For the verb "hail":

• Greet
• Call
• Salute
• Acclaim
• Praise

Antonyms

• For the noun "hail":
• Sunshine

• Clear skies

• For the verb "hail":

• Ignore
• Disregard
• Dismiss

Etymology

The word "hail" comes from Old English "hagol," which is related to the word "hagol" in German. The exact origin of the word is traced back to the Proto-Germanic hailaz and possibly to the Proto-Indo-European kailo, meaning "to be cold."

Examples

1. As a Noun: "The hail damaged the car's roof during the storm."

2. As a Verb: "He raised his hand to hail a taxi as it approached."

3. As a Verb (in a celebratory context): "The crowd began to hail the champions as they entered the arena."

4. As a Noun (in a weather report): "Meteorologists warned residents about heavy hail expected in the afternoon."

5. As a Verb (to greet): "As she walked by, he decided to hail her with a friendly wave."