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goodbye

Pronunciation: [ɡʊdˈbaɪ]

Word

Learn how to use goodbye in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(interjection) a word people use when they are leaving someone or something. It's like saying 'see you later' or 'farewell' when you part ways.

Example

I waved and said goodbye to my friends as I left the party.

Example

He didn't say goodbye before he left, which was very rude.

Example

Did you remember to say goodbye to Grandma before she went home?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a way to express farewell. It's the moment when you say you are leaving; it's like a special word for when you're parting.

Example

We had a heartfelt goodbye after spending the summer together.

Example

Their goodbye felt cold and distant, unlike their usual warm farewells.

Example

What was your goodbye like when you left school for the summer?

How to pronounce goodbye

Pronunciation: [ɡʊdˈbaɪ]

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