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Greeting Meaning

A greeting is a hello or welcome.

noun, verb 8 letters easy word
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Greeting

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Dictionary definition

Words or actions used to say hello or welcome someone.

Example sentences

Greeting in a sentence

easy

She gave a friendly greeting when her friend arrived.

medium

The card began with a cheerful holiday greeting.

hard

Greeting can be a noun for a hello or a verb form that means welcoming someone.

Synonyms

Words like Greeting

helloA common word used to greet someone.
welcomeA kind greeting.
salutationA formal greeting.
Antonyms

Opposite words

farewellWords used when leaving.
dismissalA sending away rather than a welcome.
Word family

Greeting word family

noun

greeting

A hello or welcome.

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Practice 1

What does greeting mean?

Practice 2

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Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to greeting?

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