goodbye
/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/interjection★Beginner💡 a polite way to say farewell
informal
an expression used to say farewell to someone
We said goodbye to our friends at the airport.
We said farewell to our friends at the airport.
He gave a final goodbye before closing the door.
He gave a final farewell before closing the door.
💡
Often used in informal contexts to indicate parting.
Collocations
say goodbyeto express farewellfinal goodbyea last farewell
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'goodbye' in formal or polite contexts, while 'bye' is more casual.
⚡Gold Rule
Pronunciation
The stress is on the second syllable: /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/.
📖Word Origin
From the phrase 'God be with ye,' a contraction of 'God be with you,' first recorded in the 16th century.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in both spoken and written English to indicate parting. Can be shortened to 'bye' in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
good
well or favorable
rootbye
a shortened form of 'goodbye'
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