Words / A2

GREET/ɡriːt/

Greet means say hello or welcome someone: greet the guests, greet a friend, greet someone with a smile. Greeting is the noun. Meet can mean see someone for the first time or by arrangement; greet is the hello itself. Wave or hug can be ways to greet. Do not write great when you mean greet.

Meaning

To say hello or welcome someone.

Examples

• “The headteacher greeted the new students.”
• “Please greet visitors at the school gate.”
• “She greeted us in the hostel lobby.”

Good to know

greet someone (with a smile). Noun: greeting. Mix-up: great. Contrast: meet (arrange to see).

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