good-by

Thân thiện

They waved and said their good-byes at the train station.

Definition

Noun: A word or phrase said when someone is leaving or parting; a farewell remark or expression.

Examples

• They said their good-byes at the train station.
• She gave him a quick hug and a whispered good-bye.
• It was a long and emotional good-bye.

Advanced Usage

• "To bid/say good-bye": To take one's leave formally or express farewell.
  • We gathered to bid him a final good-bye.
• "A fond/good-bye": Describes a farewell that is affectionate or done with warm feelings.
  • It was a fond good-bye after a wonderful visit.
• "Without a good-bye": To leave suddenly or without any farewell remark.
  • He left the party without a good-bye.

Variants and Related Words

• Goodbye (noun, interjection): The more common modern spelling of "good-by," used identically as a farewell remark.
• Farewell (noun, interjection): A more formal synonym for good-bye.
• Parting words (noun phrase): The final things said when leaving.

Synonyms

• Farewell
• Adieu
• See you later
• So long

Related Phrases

• Wave good-bye: To say farewell by waving one's hand.
  • The children waved good-bye from the window.
• Kiss good-bye: To say farewell with a kiss.
  • He kissed his wife good-bye before leaving for work.
• Good-bye for now: A farewell implying you will see the person again later.
  • "Good-bye for now," she said. "I'll call you tomorrow."

Notes on Usage

"Good-by" is an older, now less common spelling of the word "goodbye." In contemporary English, "goodbye" is the standard spelling for both the noun (as shown in the examples) and the interjection (e.g., "Goodbye, everyone!"). The hyphenated form "good-by" is still understood but is considered dated.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a farewell remark
   • they said their good-byes