Want to say say goodbye differently? Here are other words for say goodbye and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of say goodbye
The primary meaning of "say goodbye" is to bid farewell or express a greeting when parting.
Etymology of say goodbye
The phrase "say goodbye" originated from the Old English words "sægan" meaning "to say" and "gōd" meaning "good" and "bīe" or "bwie" an altered form of "gōd" used in the phrase "gōd bwie" or "goodbye" which originally meant "good wishes" or "farewell"
The modern phrase has evolved to encompass various forms of parting expressions, influenced by multiple languages, including French ("adieu"), Spanish ("adios"), and Italian ("arrivederci")
Synonyms
bid farewell
take leave
depart
go away
leave
quit
exit
withdraw
retire
part
separate
disperse
scatter
break up
dissolve
dismiss
release
liberate
emancipate
free
absolve
acquit
exonerate
pardon
forgive
excuse
justify
vindicate
farewell
adieu
goodbye
bye
so long
cheerio
ta-ta
toodle-oo
au revoir
adios
vaya con dios
arrivederci
sayonara
bon voyage
Definitions
- To express a greeting when parting, especially in a permanent or long-term sense
- * To bid farewell, to take leave of someone or something
Usage Examples
- It was hard to say goodbye to my friends when I moved to a new city
- * She said goodbye to her family and boarded the plane
- * The crowd waved and said goodbye as the ship sailed away