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salutation vs well-wishing

well-wishing vs salutation

salutation and well-wishing both are nouns.

salutation is not an adjective while well-wishing is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
salutation Yes No No No
well-wishing Yes Yes No No
As nouns, well-wishing is a hyponym of salutation; that is, well-wishing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than salutation:
  • salutation: (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
  • well-wishing: an expression of good will from one person to another
salutation (noun) well-wishing (noun)
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) an expression of good will from one person to another
an act of honor or courteous recognition
word of greeting used to begin a letter
salutation (adjective) well-wishing (adjective)
extending good wishes for success
Difference between salutation and well-wishing

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