What does good-bye mean?
Good-bye means Alternative form of goodbye..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · interjection
Alternative form of goodbye..
“I can’t come back, my dear,” called Oz from the basket. “Good-bye!” / “Good-bye!” shouted everyone, and all eyes were turned upward to where the Wizard was riding in the basket, rising every moment farther and farther into the sky.
At the door I turned for a final good-bye, but I clammed up when I noticed Adrienne’s thoughtful expression.
Use good-bye when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Good-bye means Alternative form of goodbye..
Common synonyms include adieu, bye, cheerio, so long.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“I can’t come back, my dear,” called Oz from the basket. “Good-bye!” / “Good-bye!” shouted everyone, and all eyes were turned upward to where the Wizard was riding in the basket, rising every moment farther and farther into the sky.
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