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Nice to meet you
UK //naɪs tə miːt juː//US //naɪs tə mit ju//
Definition
A courteous greeting upon first meeting someone.
In simple words: A polite way to say hello when you meet someone.
Examples
- It's so nice to meet you at this conference.
- When they introduced themselves, I said, 'Nice to meet you!'
- At the networking event, I kept telling people, 'Nice to meet you!'
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal settings. Appropriate during introductions, but avoid in very casual contexts or if the person is not a stranger.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of 'nice' like a warm smile when shaking hands.
Collocations
- great to meet you
- happy to meet you
- pleasure to meet you
Synonyms
- pleased to meet you
- glad to meet you
- nice meeting you
Antonyms
- Nice to leave you
- Sorry to miss you
- Bad to meet you
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'nice meeting you' which is used after actually meeting.
- Saying it too late after the introduction is awkward.
- Using it when you're already familiar with the person.