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goodbye

or good-bye

[ good-bahy ]
/ ˌgʊdˈbaɪ /
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interjection

farewell (a conventional expression used at parting).

noun, plural good·byes.

a farewell.

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Sometimes good·by, good-by .

Origin of goodbye

First recorded in 1565–75; contraction of God be with ye

Words nearby goodbye

good and, good around, good behavior, Good Book, good buddy, goodbye, good cheer, good cholesterol, Good Conduct Medal, good day, good egg
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adieu, bye-bye, parting, adios, ciao, cheerio, leave-taking, swan song, so long, toodle-oo

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British Dictionary definitions for goodbye

goodbye
/ (ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ) /

sentence substitute

farewell: a conventional expression used at leave-taking or parting with people and at the loss or rejection of things or ideas

noun

a leave-taking; partingthey prolonged their goodbyes for a few more minutes
a farewellthey said goodbyes to each other

Word Origin for goodbye

C16: contraction of God be with ye
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