nice to meet you

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/ˌnaɪs tə ˈmit ju/
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A polite greeting for a first meeting.
Practice using nice to meet you in conversation until it feels natural

Similar words

pleased to meet you
glad to meet you

Meanings

First-meeting greeting

social
neutral
Said to someone when being introduced for the first time to show pleasure at meeting them.

Examples

  • Nice to meet you, Amina. I am Alex.
  • "Nice to meet you," she said as they shook hands.
  • The new neighbours smiled and said nice to meet you.
  • I said nice to meet you at the start of the interview.
  • After the introduction, he answered, "Nice to meet you, too."

Similar words

pleased to meet you
glad to meet you

Etymology

The expression joins nice, meaning pleasant, with to meet you, referring to becoming acquainted with the person.

FAQ

What does nice to meet you mean?

nice to meet you is a polite first-meeting greeting.

When is nice to meet you used?

Said to someone when being introduced for the first time to show pleasure at meeting them.

How do people reply to nice to meet you?

Nice to meet you, too is a natural reply.

Is nice to meet you formal?

It is polite and works in casual and formal first meetings.

When should nice to meet you be used?

It fits a first introduction. At a later meeting, nice to see you fits better.

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