Words / A2

GREET-ing/ˈɡriːtɪŋ/

A greeting is a hello or a short welcome message: a birthday greeting, send greetings, a warm greeting. Greet is the verb. Greeting card is often birthday or holiday card. Salutation is a formal letter word (Dear…). Goodbye is a farewell, not a greeting in. Plural greetings appears on cards.

Meaning

A word or action when you meet someone, such as hello.

Examples

• “She sent a birthday greeting by message.”
• “The email started with a friendly greeting.”
• “They exchanged greetings and then queued for the bus.”

Good to know

a birthday/warm greeting. Verb: greet. Cards: greetings. Contrast: goodbye (leaving).

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