farewell

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farewell

He waved a final farewell from the train window.

Definition

Noun: 1. An act of saying goodbye, a formal or polite departure: "Farewell" refers to the act of leaving or the words spoken when someone departs. 2. Words expressing good wishes at parting: "Farewell" can also mean the specific words of goodbye or good wishes said when someone leaves.

Usage

"Farewell" is a formal or somewhat old-fashioned word. It is often used for significant, permanent, or emotionally charged departures. It can function as a standalone exclamation ("Farewell!") or as a noun ("a fond farewell").

Examples

  • As a noun:

    • We held a small farewell for our colleague who was moving abroad.
    • He bid a tearful farewell to his family at the airport.
    • "Parting is such sweet sorrow" is a famous line about saying farewell.

  • As an exclamation (less common in modern speech):

    • "Farewell," he said, "and may we meet again in happier times."
Advanced Usage
  • "to bid farewell": to say goodbye formally.
    • The town gathered to bid farewell to their retiring mayor.
  • "a fond farewell": a warm, affectionate goodbye.
    • We gave her a fond farewell and best wishes for her new job.
Variants and Related Words
  • Farewells (n, plural): Multiple instances of saying goodbye.
    • The long series of farewells was emotionally draining.
  • Farewell (adj, attributive): Describing an event held to say goodbye.
    • They organized a farewell party. (Note: This is a compound usage where "farewell" modifies another noun.)
Synonyms
  • Goodbye: The standard, more common term for parting.
  • Adieu: A French-derived term with similar formality to "farewell."
  • Parting: The act or moment of separation.
  • Valediction: A very formal term for a farewell speech or statement.
Antonyms
  • Greeting: An act of welcoming someone.
  • Welcome: Words or actions offered upon someone's arrival.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "to say one's farewells": to formally say goodbye to people.
    • Before leaving the country, she made sure to say her farewells to all her friends.
  • "a final farewell": a last goodbye, often implying death or a permanent separation.
    • The memorial service was a chance for everyone to give their final farewell.
farewell

He waved a final farewell from the train window.

Noun
  1. the act of departing politely
    • he disliked long farewells
    • he took his leave
    • parting is such sweet sorrow
  2. an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

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