Synonyms for

Goodbye

Verb / ˌgʊˈdbaɪ / Another word for goodbye — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an expression of good wishes at parting

Synonyms & similar words

aurevoir aufwiedersehen goodby arrivederci goodday sayonara byebye goodbye cheerio solong adieu bye adios farewell adieu cheerio ciao adios later bye-bye toodles Godspeed sayonara

Synonyms by register

Formal

farewell adieu

Informal

bye see ya later cheerio ta-ta

Literary

adieu valediction

Antonyms

hello welcome greeting salutation hail approach

Common collocations

  • say goodbye
  • bid goodbye
  • goodbye kiss
  • goodbye wave
  • goodbye party
  • goodbye message
  • final goodbye

Word family

noun goodbye
verb goodbye

Usage note

While 'goodbye' can function as a noun, it is most commonly used as an interjection. 'Farewell' is a more formal and often final parting.

Example sentences

  1. I said goodbye to my friends before leaving the party.
  2. Goodbye, Mom! Have a nice day at work.
  3. When the movie ended, we said goodbye to each other and went home.
  4. I hate saying goodbye to my dog when I leave for school.
  5. After the concert, we said goodbye to the band and went home.

Quotes

  • Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss
  • Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end; it simply means I'll miss you until we meet again. - Unknown
  • The two hardest things to say in life are hello for the first time and goodbye for the last. - Moira Rogers

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