goodbye

Meaning

Intj

Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

Noun

An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

Verb

To say goodbye; to wish somebody farewell on parting.

Concepts

goodbye

farewell

bye

adieu

bye-bye

so long

good-bye

good day

parting

see you

hello

cheerio

au revoir

leave-taking

see you later

good-by

valediction

adios

arrivederci

auf wiedersehen

sayonara

goodby

𐑀𐐳𐐼𐐺𐐴

cheers

good morning

take care

greetings

carton

goodnight

thank you

sincerely

ta-ta

Godspeed

good luck

cheerie-bye

pip-pip

send-off

departure

withdrawal

say

take leave of

excuse me

impolite

love

hi

leave

come on

well

see you soon

send off

now

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.

Sentences

The friendly giant bear waved goodbye .