Cool MateMeaning of Hail
to describe somebody/something as being very good or special, especially in newspapers, etc.
In simple words: Small balls of ice that fall from the sky during some storms.
Hail in a sentence
- The conference was hailed as a great success.
- The expedition was widely hailed as a success.
- Teenager Matt Brown is being hailed a hero for saving a young child from drowning.
- Union leaders hailed the socialists’ victory as a huge step forward.
- to **hail a taxi/cab**
- A voice hailed us from the other side of the street.
- We soon came **within hailing distance of** *(= fairly close to)* the others.
- It's hailing!
How to use Hail
Use 'hail' when discussing weather conditions. It's not usually used in casual conversation unless weather is the topic. Avoid in formal writing unless it specifically relates to storms.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Hail sounds like 'fail' — imagine getting hit by ice and feeling like you've failed to stay dry.
Related words
Collocations with Hail
- hail storm
- hail damage
- hail stones
Synonyms for Hail
- ice pellets
- frozen rain
- sleet
Opposites of Hail
- sunshine
- clear weather
Common mistakes with Hail
- Confusing with 'hale' which means healthy.
- Using 'hail' for rain, instead of ice balls.
Hail appears in
Hail in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يهتف بـ، ينادي، برد
كرات صغيرة من الجليد تتساقط من السماء أثناء بعض العواصف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শিলাবৃষ্টি, অভিবাদন
ঝড়ের সময় আকাশ থেকে পড়া বরফের ছোট ছোট টুকরা।
- GermanDeutsch
loben, preisen, Hagel
Kleine Eisbälle, die bei manchen Stürmen vom Himmel fallen.
- SpanishEspañol
Granizar, elogiar, aclamar
Bolas de hielo que caen del cielo durante algunas tormentas.
- Persianفارسی
تگرگ باریدن، ستایش کردن
گلولههای کوچک یخ که در طول برخی طوفانها از آسمان میبارند.
- FrenchFrançais
Grêle, acclamer
Petites boules de glace qui tombent du ciel lors de certaines tempêtes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ओले पड़ना, जयकार करना
तूफान के दौरान आसमान से गिरने वाली बर्फ के छोटे गोले।
- ItalianItaliano
Acclamare, lodare, grandine
Palline di ghiaccio che cadono dal cielo durante alcune tempeste.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Chuva de granizo, aclamar
Bolas de gelo pequenas que caem do céu durante algumas tempestades.
- RussianРусский
приветствовать, град
Мелкие шарики льда, падающие с неба во время некоторых бурь.
- Urduاردو
تعریف کرنا، سلام کرنا، اولے پڑنا
آسمان سے گرنے والے برف کے چھوٹے گولے۔
- Chinese中文
冰雹, 赞扬
暴风雨期间从天空中落下的小冰块。
More words like Hail
- Ice pellets
- Sleet
A mixture of rain and snow that falls as ice pellets.
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Frequently asked questions about Hail
What does Hail mean?
Small balls of ice that fall from the sky during some storms.
What is the definition of Hail?
to describe somebody/something as being very good or special, especially in newspapers, etc.
How do you use Hail in a sentence?
The conference was hailed as a great success.
Can you give another example of Hail?
The expedition was widely hailed as a success.
What are synonyms for Hail?
Common alternatives include ice pellets, frozen rain, sleet.
What is the opposite of Hail?
Opposite meanings include sunshine, clear weather.
What words go with Hail?
It commonly pairs with hail storm, hail damage, hail stones.
What are common mistakes when using Hail?
Confusing with 'hale' which means healthy. Using 'hail' for rain, instead of ice balls.
How do you pronounce Hail?
US: /["/heɪl/","/heɪlz/","/heɪld/","/ˈheɪlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/heɪl/","/heɪlz/","/heɪld/","/ˈheɪlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hail?
Use 'hail' when discussing weather conditions. It's not usually used in casual conversation unless weather is the topic. Avoid in formal writing unless it specifically relates to storms.
What CEFR level is Hail?
"Hail" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.