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Goodbye
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Simple meaning
What does Goodbye mean?
Goodbye is something people say when leaving.
Dictionary definition
A word or expression used when leaving or ending a conversation.
Example sentences
Goodbye in a sentence
easy
She waved goodbye before getting on the bus.
medium
The email ended with a polite goodbye.
hard
Goodbye can be spoken, written, or shown with a wave when people part.
Synonyms
Words like Goodbye
farewellA word or act of parting.
byeA shorter way to say goodbye.
partingThe act of leaving or separating.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Goodbye word family
Base word
goodbye
noun
goodbyes
Plural form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does goodbye mean?
GOODBYE means goodbye is something people say when leaving.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses goodbye correctly?
The correct sentence uses goodbye in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to goodbye?
Farewell is the closest match for goodbye in this context.
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