greeting

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
  2. verb express greetings upon meeting someone
  3. verb send greetings to

Etymology

By surface analysis, greet + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

salutation

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
acknowledgment
Narrower (hyponyms)
welcome, hello, pax, good afternoon, calling card, reception

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