CEFR A1

greeting

noun

Meaning

A word or action used to welcome someone or to acknowledge their presence.

Examples

She offered a friendly greeting to everyone who entered the room.
His greeting was so enthusiastic that it made me smile.

Synonyms: hello, welcome, salutation, address

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greeting (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/

Definition

A word or action used to welcome someone or to acknowledge their presence.

Examples

She offered a friendly greeting to everyone who entered the room.
His greeting was so enthusiastic that it made me smile.
A simple nod can be a form of greeting.

How to Use greeting

greeting to (prepositional phrase): Directing a greeting towards someone or something. — "He sent his greeting to his family back home."
offer a greeting (collocation): To say or do something to welcome someone. — "She offered a polite greeting to the visitors."

Synonyms of greeting

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Antonyms of greeting

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