Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
goodbye
interjection
/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
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Definition
A farewell or parting expression used when someone is leaving or when you are parting ways with someone.
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Examples
- She waved and said goodbye as she left the room.
- We shouted goodbye to our friends as the train pulled away.
- He gave her a quick goodbye before heading off to work.
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Meaning
Goodbye is a way to say that you are leaving or that someone else is leaving.
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Synonyms
- farewell
- see you later
- adieu