good-bye
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- noun
- /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
- But still, I know, it's hard to say good-bye.
- say good-bye
- kiss good-bye
- wave good-bye
Examples
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-I just wanted to say good bye.
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Is that when you say good-bye to me?
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Look, I think my boy has a right to say good-bye to his father.
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I heard them say good-bye to Each other.
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"Seems like I should say good-bye to my mother, you know?"
Fiction book (1997) -
"I'm glad you decided to come and say good-bye," he said.
Fiction book (1996) -
"I came to say good-bye," I finally mumbled, stretching out my hand through the open window.
Fiction book (1990) -
The next morning, Mr. Oliver waved good-bye to Matthew and the school bus.
Fiction book (1997) -
Anya cried, "Good-bye, everybody!" She and Blake, holding hands, dashed gracefully onto the boat.
Fiction book (1990) -
I returned to the office just to say good-bye to my colleagues before moving to another city.
Synonyms
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A short word or action people use when they leave each other
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Words people say when they leave each other
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3.0
A short phrase people say when they leave each other
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1.1
A friendly informal way to say goodbye when leaving
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8.4
A friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again
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1.9
A speech or action that says goodbye and wishes someone well
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1.0
A polite or formal way to say goodbye when parting
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7.2
A word people use to say goodbye
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9.3
A final goodbye you say when leaving for a long time
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8.5
A polite way to say goodbye when you expect to see someone again
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8.6
A goodbye used when someone leaves for a long time
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8.7
A casual way to say goodbye to someone
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8.9
A friendly way to say goodbye
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9.8
A friendly way to say goodbye
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9.8
A German phrase people use to say goodbye
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9.9
A way to say goodbye and wish someone well
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9.9
A friendly old-fashioned British way to say goodbye
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1.0
A farewell said before going to bed or leaving for the night
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4.4
Words or actions people use when they leave each other
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7.0
To say goodbye in a polite or formal way
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A casual way to say goodbye to someone
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8.2
A casual way to say goodbye at the end of the day
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A casual word for goodbye used when leaving someone
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4.6
A short spoken or written message saying goodbye and good wishes
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9.9
A cheerful informal way to say goodbye
A funny way to say goodbye when leaving a group
To say goodbye in a warm, loving way when you must leave
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Etymology
The word good-bye comes from the old phrase God be with ye, a wish that means 'may God be with you' when someone left. That's why good-bye is the short, modern farewell we say when someone goes away.