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Welcome

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwelkəm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwelkəm/"]/

Meaning of Welcome

used as a greeting to tell somebody that you are pleased that they are there

In simple words: Hello and nice to see you.

Welcome in a sentence

• Welcome home!
• Welcome to Oxford!
• Good evening everybody. Welcome to the show!

How to use Welcome

Used in greetings. Appropriate in most situations, formal and informal. In formal settings, you might say 'We welcome you to our event'.

Grammar pattern

welcome + object

Memory hint

Think of a warm, friendly door opening to let you in - 'welcome' is like opening doors.

Related words

Collocations with Welcome

• a warm welcome
• welcome message
• welcome addition
• welcome change
• welcome party

Synonyms for Welcome

• greet
• receive
• invite
• salute
• embrace

Opposites of Welcome

• unwelcome
• excluded
• rejected

Common mistakes with Welcome

• Using 'welcomed' instead of 'welcome' when greeting someone.
• Confusing 'welcome' with 'welcomed' in past tense situations.
• Not using it correctly in a sentence, like saying 'I welcome you here' instead of 'I welcome you'.

Frequently asked questions about Welcome

What does Welcome mean?

Hello and nice to see you.

What is the definition of Welcome?

used as a greeting to tell somebody that you are pleased that they are there

How do you use Welcome in a sentence?

Welcome home!

Can you give another example of Welcome?

Welcome to Oxford!

What are synonyms for Welcome?

Common alternatives include greet, receive, invite, salute, embrace.

What is the opposite of Welcome?

Opposite meanings include unwelcome, excluded, rejected.

What words go with Welcome?

It commonly pairs with a warm welcome, welcome message, welcome addition, welcome change, welcome party.

What are common mistakes when using Welcome?

Using 'welcomed' instead of 'welcome' when greeting someone. Confusing 'welcome' with 'welcomed' in past tense situations. Not using it correctly in a sentence, like saying 'I welcome you here' instead of 'I welcome you'.

How do you pronounce Welcome?

US: /["/ˈwelkəm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwelkəm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Welcome?

Used in greetings. Appropriate in most situations, formal and informal. In formal settings, you might say 'We welcome you to our event'.

What CEFR level is Welcome?

"Welcome" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.