Meaning & use
hallelujah
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Meanings
interjection
An exclamation of praise, joy, or thanks, especially in religious worship.
Grammar: Used as a standalone exclamation, often repeated.
Hallelujah! The Lord has risen.
The choir sang 'Hallelujah' at the end of the service.
nouncountable
An expression of praise or joy, or a song or shout of praise.
Grammar: Can be plural: hallelujahs.
The crowd let out a hallelujah when the team won.
The concert ended with a powerful hallelujah.
Word forms
| plural | hallelujahs |
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Common combinations
- shout hallelujah
- The congregation shouted hallelujah.
- sing hallelujah
- They sang hallelujah in unison.
- a hallelujah moment
- Winning the award was a hallelujah moment for her.
Synonyms and how they differ
Commonly confused: hallelujah or alleluia?
hallelujah vs alleluia
A less common spelling, mainly used in religious texts.
Practice
In which situation is 'hallelujah' most appropriately used?
Choose one answer.
Hallelujah expresses joy or praise, often in worship. It is not used for anger, questions, or farewells.
Make it your own
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