good to see you

/ɡʊd tə ˈsiː juː/
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A friendly greeting said when meeting someone again.

Examples

  • When you walked in, I thought, good to see you.
  • She smiled and said, good to see you, as we met at the café.
  • He waved and whispered, good to see you, before heading to his car.
  • Even though we’re busy, it’s good to see you for a quick chat.
  • It’s good to see you after such a long time.

Similar words

happy to see you
nice to see you
glad to see you
great to see you

Meanings

Express pleasure at seeing someone

everyday
neutral
Said when meeting someone to say that you are happy to see them

Examples

  • It’s good to see you after such a long time.
  • I’m really good to see you today; you look well.
  • When you walked in, I thought, good to see you.
  • She smiled and said, good to see you, as we met at the café.
  • Even though we’re busy, it’s good to see you for a quick chat.
  • He waved and whispered, good to see you, before heading to his car.

Similar words

Etymology

A fixed expression built from ordinary words whose combination has become conventional.

FAQ

What does good to see you mean?

A friendly greeting said when meeting someone again.

When should I use good to see you?

Use it when you meet someone you have met before and want to show pleasure.

How is good to see you different from nice to see you?

good to see you expresses pleasure like nice to see you, but good can sound slightly more enthusiastic.

What are some synonyms for good to see you?

Synonyms include nice to see you, great to see you, glad to see you, happy to see you.

Is good to see you formal or informal?

It is a neutral, everyday phrase—not formal or slang.

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