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It was great to meet you vs It was great to meeting you

The correct choice is 'It was great to meet you.' In this case, the verb 'meet' should be in its base form after 'to'. 'Meeting' is a gerund form that is not suitable in this structure.
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Explained by Vince
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Last updated: September 14, 2024

It was great to meet you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you enjoyed meeting someone in the past.

Examples:

  • It was great to meet you at the conference.
  • It was great to meet you for lunch yesterday.
  • It was great to meet you finally after all this time.
  • It was great to meet you in person.
  • It was great to meet you and discuss our project.

It was great to meeting you

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'meeting' should be in the base form 'meet' after 'to' in this context.


Alternatives:

  • It was great to meet you

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