word of farewell
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Definition
- Noun:
- An acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting: A phrase, statement, or remark made when someone is leaving, intended to convey good wishes for the future.
Usage
- This noun phrase is used to describe the act of saying goodbye. It is a formal or literary way to refer to a farewell.
- It is typically used in written English or in formal speech.
Examples
- Noun:
- He said a few quiet words of farewell to his colleagues before leaving the office for the last time.
- The letter concluded with a heartfelt word of farewell.
- Their words of farewell were lost in the noise of the departing train.
Advanced Usage
- "to bid someone a word of farewell": To say goodbye to someone formally.
- The ambassador bid the dignitaries a formal word of farewell.
- "as a word of farewell": Used to introduce a final, parting comment.
- "As a word of farewell," she said, "I wish you all the greatest success."
Variants and Related Words
- Farewell (noun/interjection): The act of parting or a conventional expression used at parting. (e.g., ; )
- Goodbye (noun/interjection): A common expression used when parting. (e.g., )
- Valediction (noun): A formal word for a farewell address or statement.
Synonyms
- Parting words: Words spoken when leaving.
- Send-off: A demonstration of goodwill at a departure.
- Adieu: A goodbye (from French, often used poetically).
Related Phrases
- To say one's farewells: To bid goodbye to people.
- It took her an hour to say her farewells to everyone at the party.
- A fond farewell: A tender or affectionate goodbye.
- They gave their retiring teacher a fond farewell.
Related Idioms
- To kiss something goodbye: To accept the loss of something.
- If you don't study, you can kiss your chances of passing goodbye.(Note: This idiom uses "goodbye" but is conceptually related to parting or loss.)
Noun
- an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting