So long

interjection

Used to say goodbye, showing that you expect to meet the person again.

I have to go now. So long!
Visual representation of "so long" - Used to say goodbye, showing that you expect to meet the person again

Often appears as...

  • so long for now
  • so long

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

For a long time.

I haven't seen him in so long.
Visual representation of "so long" - For a long time

Often appears as...

  • haven't seen you in so long
  • haven't been there in so long
phrase

Assuming that or on condition that.

So long as you finish your homework, you can go play.
Visual representation of "so long" - Assuming that or on condition that

Often appears as...

  • i don't mind
  • so long as...
interjection

Used to say goodbye, showing that you expect to meet the person again.

I have to go now. So long!
Visual representation of "so long" - Used to say goodbye, showing that you expect to meet the person again

Often appears as...

  • so long for now
  • so long

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

For a long time.

I haven't seen him in so long.
Visual representation of "so long" - For a long time

Often appears as...

  • haven't seen you in so long
  • haven't been there in so long
phrase

Assuming that or on condition that.

So long as you finish your homework, you can go play.
Visual representation of "so long" - Assuming that or on condition that

Often appears as...

  • i don't mind
  • so long as...
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "so long"
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Casual Farewell

Use 'so long' in informal situations when parting ways, like with friends.

Illustration for Casual Farewell
Catch you later, Paul. So long!
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Expectation of Return

'So long' implies you believe you'll see the person again in the future.

Illustration for Expectation of Return
We're moving, but it's not goodbye. So long!
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Friendly Tone

'So long' carries a warm, friendly feeling when leaving.

Illustration for Friendly Tone
So long, everyone! I had a great time!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Farewell

Use 'so long' in informal situations when parting ways, like with friends.

Illustration for Casual Farewell
Catch you later, Paul. So long!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expectation of Return

'So long' implies you believe you'll see the person again in the future.

Illustration for Expectation of Return
We're moving, but it's not goodbye. So long!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Friendly Tone

'So long' carries a warm, friendly feeling when leaving.

Illustration for Friendly Tone
So long, everyone! I had a great time!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Casual Farewell

Use 'so long' in informal situations when parting ways, like with friends.

Illustration for Casual Farewell
Catch you later, Paul. So long!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Expectation of Return

'So long' implies you believe you'll see the person again in the future.

Illustration for Expectation of Return
We're moving, but it's not goodbye. So long!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Friendly Tone

'So long' carries a warm, friendly feeling when leaving.

Illustration for Friendly Tone
So long, everyone! I had a great time!
Visual representation of the word "So long"

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