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Meaning of goodbye
The primary meaning of "goodbye" is a way of bidding farewell or saying farewell to someone when they are leaving.
Etymology of goodbye
The word "goodbye" is derived from the phrase "God be with you" or "God be with ye", which was used as a way of bidding farewell in the 15th century
Over time, the phrase was shortened and evolved into the modern word "goodbye"
Synonyms
farewell
adieu
bye
departure
leave
exit
valediction
so long
see you later
till we meet again
au revoir
cheerio
ta-ta
toodle-oo
adios
ciao
arrivederci
sayonara
bon voyage
parting
separation
goodbye
good day
goodnight
farewell speech
valedictory
leave-taking
sendoff
departure ceremony
Definitions
- Used to bid farewell or express goodbye to someone when parting or before they depart
- * An expression used when someone is leaving a place or ending a conversation
Usage Examples
- I said goodbye to my friends and family before I left for college
- * She waved goodbye as the train pulled out of the station
- * It was hard to say goodbye to our beloved pet after 10 years together