Ahem
Ahem noun - The utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc..
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Synonyms for Ahem
Hello and ahem are semantically related in emphatic exclamation topic. In some cases you can use "Hello" instead a noun "Ahem".
Hello
Hello noun - An expression of goodwill upon meeting.
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