CEFR A2

greetings

noun

Meaning

An expression of welcome or goodwill, used when meeting someone or starting a letter or message.

Examples

She sent her warmest greetings to the newlyweds.
The email began with a simple "Greetings from sunny California!"

Synonyms: hello, hi, salutations, hail

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greetings (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/

Definition

An expression of welcome or goodwill, used when meeting someone or starting a letter or message.

Examples

She sent her warmest greetings to the newlyweds.
The email began with a simple "Greetings from sunny California!"
Formal greetings were exchanged before the business meeting began.

How to Use greetings

send greetings (collocation): to express good wishes to someone, often in writing or by message — "Please send my greetings to your parents when you see them."
exchange greetings (collocation): to greet each other — "The two leaders exchanged greetings before starting their talks."

Synonyms of greetings

Words with a similar meaning to greetings:

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