What does good-by mean?
Good-by means Dated form of goodbye..
Good-by
Pronunciation varies by accent · interjection
Meaning
Dated form of goodbye..
Example Sentences
“Good-by, then,” said Phœbe, frankly. “I do not mean to be angry a great while, and should be sorry to have you think so. There has Cousin Hepzibah been standing in the shadow of the door-way, this quarter of an hour past! She thinks I stay too long in the damp garden. So, good-night, and good-by!”
"It's good-by for good, Margot, good-by and good luck."
Our daughter Lynda had been flying all night from California on the "Red Eye Special." She had just said good-by to her husband, Chuck, who was leaving for duty in Vietnam.
Synonyms for good-by
Antonyms for good-by
Related Words
Word Forms
- good-bys
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for good-by?
Common synonyms include adieu, bye, cheerio, so long.
What is the opposite of good-by?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use good-by in a sentence?
“Good-by, then,” said Phœbe, frankly. “I do not mean to be angry a great while, and should be sorry to have you think so. There has Cousin Hepzibah been standing in the shadow of the door-way, this quarter of an hour past! She thinks I stay too long in the damp garden. So, good-night, and good-by!”
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