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greeting

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡritɪŋ/ · UK /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/

Forms: greetings

greeting means: Something you say or do to welcome someone or show you notice them.

noun

SAYING HELLOA2

Something you say or do to welcome someone or show you notice them.

  • She gave me a warm greeting.
  • He raised his hand in greeting.
  • Their greetings made the visitors feel welcome.

Similar words: welcome, salutation

Opposites: farewell

Common phrases: warm greeting, friendly greeting, wave in greeting

OPENING WORDSA2

Words used to say hello or begin a letter or conversation.

  • The email begins with a friendly greeting.
  • She chose a formal greeting for the letter.
  • Which greeting should I use when writing to the manager?

Similar words: salutation

Common phrases: opening greeting, formal greeting, greeting in something

Questions about greeting

What does greeting mean?

Something you say or do to welcome someone or show you notice them.

What is greeting in other languages?

Türkçe: selamlama · Español: saludo · Français: salutation · Deutsch: Begrüßung · Italiano: saluto · 日本語: 挨拶

How do you pronounce greeting?

In American English /ˈɡritɪŋ/; in British English /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/.

How do you use greeting in a sentence?

She gave me a warm greeting. He raised his hand in greeting.

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