Farewell
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɛəˈwɛl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Farewell is a noun meaning A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.
Meaning
A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.
More Meanings
- A departure; the act of leaving.
- Parting, valedictory, final.
- To bid farewell or say goodbye.
Example Sentences
He bid farewell to all of his fans.
Before I take my farewell of the subject.
a farewell discourse; the band's farewell tour
See how the morning opes her golden gates, And takes her farewell of the glorious sun.
Word Forms
- farewells
- farewel
- farewelling
- farewelled
Synonyms for farewell
Depending on context, synonyms include goodbye, adieu, vale, valedictory, leave, parting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leave-taking, valedictory, leave, parting, goodbye, adieu.
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