Hails Meaning in English
word · lemma: hail
Definition
'Hails' can mean small balls of ice falling from the sky (as a verb), to come from a place (formal or literary), or to formally greet or call attention to someone.
Usage & Nuances
'Hails' as a verb meaning 'comes from' sounds formal and is often found in news, biographies, or introductions. The weather meaning ('small ice falls from the sky') is more common. As a greeting ('hail the hero'), it's mostly historical, literary, or ceremonial. Don't use 'hails' for normal greetings.
Example Sentences
It often hails in the winter here.
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She hails from Argentina.
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Sometimes it suddenly hails during summer storms.
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Our new manager hails originally from New Delhi.
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He hails the team for their outstanding work this year.
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The crowd hails the new champion.
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