Greeting: meaning, definitions and examples
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greeting
[ หษกriหtษชล ]
formal
A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He raised his hand in greeting.
- She greeted me with a warm smile.
- The host offered a friendly greeting to all the guests.
informal
An act or words that show that you are happy to see or meet someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They exchanged greetings before the meeting.
- I'll give him your greetings when I see him.
Translations
Translations of the word "greeting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cumprimento
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคญเคฟเคตเคพเคฆเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Begrรผรung
๐ฎ๐ฉ salam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฒััะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ powitanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจๆถ (ใใใใค)
๐ซ๐ท salutation
๐ช๐ธ saludo
๐น๐ท selam
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ฌ (insa)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญูุฉ (tahiyya)
๐จ๐ฟ pozdrav
๐ธ๐ฐ pozdrav
๐จ๐ณ ้ฎๅ (wรจnhรฒu)
๐ธ๐ฎ pozdrav
๐ฎ๐ธ kveรฐja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะปะตะผะดะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแแแแแแ (mogesalmebit)
๐ฆ๐ฟ salam
๐ฒ๐ฝ saludo
Etymology
The word 'greeting' originated from the Old English word 'gretan', meaning to address or welcome someone. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various forms of welcoming or acknowledging someone's presence. Greetings have been an integral part of human interaction throughout history, serving as a way to establish rapport and show respect for others.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #9,331 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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