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greet·ing
greeting
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- pronunciation:
- gri
tIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, interjection
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
words or gestures used to greet or to convey a message of friendliness or respect.
She waved a friendly greeting to her sister as she got off the bus.The usual greeting in a letter begins with the word "Dear."- similar words:
- salute
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definition 2: |
(pl.) a message or expression of friendliness, good wishes, or respect.
Please give my greetings to your family.The guests exchanged holiday greetings with each other as they arrived.The ambassador brought greetings from the leader of his country. |
related words: |
acknowledgment, best, hail, wave, welcome |
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part of speech: |
interjection |
definition: |
(pl.) used to express good wishes or friendliness to others upon one's arrival.
Greetings! How are all of you this evening? |
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