goodbye
Meaning
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Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.
Synonyms
𐑀𐐳𐐼𐐺𐐴
auf wiedersehen
take leave of
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
Etymology
From earlier goodby, Godby, Godby'e, Godbwye, God b'w'y, God bwy yee, God buy you, God be wi' you, each a progressively shorter contraction of "God be with ye" or "God be with you". Note the change of God to good by confusion with good morning, good night, etc. Modernly analysed as good + bye.
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