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Goodbyes
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Simple meaning
What does Goodbyes mean?
Goodbyes are farewells.
Dictionary definition
Words, gestures, or moments of farewell when people leave or part.
Example sentences
Goodbyes in a sentence
easy
The family said their goodbyes at the airport.
medium
Long goodbyes can feel sad when friends move away.
hard
Goodbyes can be quick, cheerful, emotional, spoken, written, or shown with gestures.
Synonyms
Words like Goodbyes
farewellsWords or acts of parting.
partingsMoments when people leave each other.
sendoffsGoodbyes given before someone leaves.
Antonyms
Opposite words
hellosGreetings used when meeting.
welcomesFriendly greetings or receptions.
Word family
Goodbyes word family
Base word
goodbye
noun
goodbyes
Plural form.
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Practice 1
What does goodbyes mean?
GOODBYES means goodbyes are farewells.
Practice 2
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to goodbyes?
Farewells is the closest match for goodbyes in this context.
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