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Word of Farewell

Definition: A "word of farewell" is a phrase or expression used to say goodbye to someone. It shows good wishes as you part ways.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use a word of farewell when you are leaving someone, whether it's temporarily or for a long time.
• It's often polite and can express your feelings about leaving.

Example:

• "As I left the party, I said my word of farewell to my friends: 'See you soon!'"

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal situations, you might use phrases like "Best wishes" or "Take care" as a word of farewell.
• In literary contexts, farewell can also be used in a more emotional or poetic way, such as in a farewell speech.

Word Variants:

• Farewell (noun): A more formal way to express goodbye. Example: "We gathered for a farewell party."
• Farewell (verb): To say goodbye. Example: "They will farewell their friend at the airport."

Different Meanings:

• While "word of farewell" specifically refers to goodbyes, the word "farewell" can also imply a more permanent goodbye, as in parting with someone you might not see again for a long time.

Synonyms:

• Goodbye
• Adieu
• See you later
• Take care
• Godspeed (often used when wishing someone well on a journey)

Idioms:

• Parting is such sweet sorrow: This means that saying goodbye can be both sad and sweet because you are sad to leave but happy for the memories.
• Off you go: A casual way of saying goodbye, often used when someone is leaving to start a new adventure.

Phrasal Verbs:

• See off: To say goodbye to someone at a place where they are leaving, such as an airport or train station. Example: "I went to the station to see him off."

Academic

Noun

1. an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

Synonyms

• farewell