high-five

[hahy-fahyv] / ˈhaɪˈfaɪv /

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hello nod ovation reception salute

STRONG

accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding hi highball how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial

WEAK

best wishes card compellation good wishes letter speaking to ushering in what's happening

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

VERB

greet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accost acknowledge address approach attend embrace hail meet receive salute shake hands stop

STRONG

bow compliment curtsy flag herald nod recognize salaam shoulder

WEAK

call to exchange greetings extend one's hand highball move to pay respects roll out the red carpet say hello say hi speak to tip one's hat usher in whistle for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid disregard dodge ignore shun slight

WEAK

say farewell say goodbye

Example Sentences

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He gives every player a high-five when getting off the ice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

After a moment of bewilderment, Cowell shouted "surprise" and proceeded to high-five the boys.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

While those extremes are unlikely to repeat—buyers should expect mortgage to remain in the high-five or low 6% range for now as a result of Thursday’s announcement—the risk of rising prices remains.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Players get to high-five their friends after intense competitions knowing they’re still friends, win or lose.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Lenny and I high-five, and then I lick the orange cheese dust off my fingers in celebration.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

high-five

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