Synonyms of greeting
4 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for greeting is salutation. Other synonyms of greeting are accost, address and hail. The opposite of greeting is farewell.
Synonyms and similar words for greeting
nounMore synonyms
- accostAddress; greeting.
- address
- hail
- salutationA greeting, salute, or address; a hello.
Opposite of greeting
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Meaning of greeting
- noun A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
- noun The action of the verb to greet.
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Questions about synonyms of greeting
- What is another word for greeting?
- Greeting has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as salutation, accost, address and hail.
- What is the opposite of greeting?
- The opposite of greeting is farewell.
- What does greeting mean?
- Greeting means a conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
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