Hail is frozen rain that falls from clouds. It is hard and cold and can sometimes damage plants or cars.
There was hail after the big rain.
The car is covered in hail now.
To hail someone means to call them or shout to get their attention. We can also use it to greet or praise someone loudly.
She hailed a taxi on the street.
The crowd hailed the hero loudly.
When you hail someone, you say they are very good or important. It is often used in formal speech or news.
The leader was hailed as a great hero.
Scientists hailed the new discovery.
We use 'hail' to say where a person or thing comes from or started. It is often used in formal or written language.
She hails from Canada.
This tradition hails from ancient times.
To hail a vehicle means to call it to stop for you, often by waving your hand or shouting. It is common with taxis or buses.
He hailed a taxi near the park.
They hailed a bus at the station.
Hail can mean to say hello or show respect to someone. It is used as a polite or formal greeting.
They hailed their teacher warmly.
The soldiers hailed their captain.
This use of hail means to come at someone quickly and in large numbers. It can be used for questions, insults, or attacks.
Reporters hailed questions on the speaker.
She was hailed with many complaints.
