Greeting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Greeting is a noun meaning A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
Meaning
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The action of the verb to greet.
- present participle and gerund of greet
Example Sentences
It's polite to begin a letter with a greeting, but this practice is less common in email.
I had occasion […] to make a somewhat long business trip to Chicago, and on my return […] I found Farrar awaiting me in the railway station. He smiled his wonted fraction by way of greeting, […], and finally leading me to his buggy, turned and drove out of town.
Word Forms
- greetings
Synonyms for greeting
Depending on context, synonyms include accost, hail, salutation.
Antonyms for greeting
Common opposites include farewell, valediction.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include salutation, welcome, regards, saluting, hailing, congratulation.
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Sources & Attribution
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