Looking for the meaning of the word GOODBYE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GOODBYE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Goodbye
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
late 16th century: contraction of God be with you!, with good substituted on the pattern of phrases such as good morning
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡʊdˈbʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used to express good wishes when parting or at the end of a conversation.
Short Definition:used to express good wishes when parting or at end of conversation
Variant Forms:
- goodby
Word: Goodbye
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡʊdˈbʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an instance of saying ‘goodbye’; a parting
Short Definition:instance of saying 'goodbye '
Examples:- we said our goodbyes and set off
Variant Forms:
- goodby
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