Goodbye

usgb/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
interjection

A term used when leaving or parting from someone.

I said goodbye before leaving the party.
Visual representation of "goodbye" - A term used when leaving or parting from someone.

Often appears as...

  • bid goodbye
  • wave goodbye
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Parting Context

Use 'goodbye' when you're leaving someone, especially if you won't see them soon.

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She waved and said goodbye, knowing she'd return next year.
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Emotional Weight

'Goodbye' can feel final, so consider 'see you' or 'later' for casual, less permanent farewells.

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He said goodbye to his college friends, filled with nostalgia.
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Cultural Variations

Different English-speaking countries may have unique goodbye phrases; 'cheerio' in the UK, for instance.

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In London, she picked up the habit of saying, 'Cheerio!'
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