Goodbye
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Goodbye is an interjection meaning Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
Meaning
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
More Meanings
- An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.
- To say goodbye; to wish somebody farewell on parting.
Example Sentences
Goodbye! - Goodbye, Anna.
They made their good-byes.
We have time for a short goodbye.
Word Forms
- good-by
- goodby
- good-bye
- good bye
- goodbyes
- goodbying
- goodbyeing
- goodbyed
Synonyms for goodbye
Depending on context, synonyms include adieu, farewell, bye, bye-bye, ya, you.
Antonyms for goodbye
Common opposites include hello.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arrivederci, sayonara, bye-bye, adieu, good-bye, bye.
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Sources & Attribution
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