# nice to meet you

**Pronunciation:** /naɪs tu miːt ju/ · NICE-too-MEET-yoo

**Part of speech:** phrase

## Meaning

A polite greeting used when being introduced to someone for the first time.

## Examples

- It was nice to meet you at the conference yesterday.
- When he walked into the office, he shook my hand and said, 'Nice to meet you.'
- She felt relieved that her new neighbor was so friendly when she said, 'Nice to meet you.'

## Synonyms

- pleased to meet you — A slightly more formal version of the standard greeting.
- how do you do — Very formal, traditional greeting often used in business or older social circles.
- great to meet you — An enthusiastic and warm variation used in informal settings.
- lovely to meet you — Commonly used in British English to express warmth and friendliness.

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