farewell in English: A goodbye, especially a formal one or one that will last a long time. (noun)

Translation

A goodbye, especially a formal one or one that will last a long time.

Word origin

From the old phrase fare well, meaning travel well, said to a person setting out on a journey.

Gender

Pluralfarewells

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"Farewell" often describes a party or event for someone who is leaving.

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A farewell is a goodbye, often a big or final one.

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"Say your farewells" means say goodbye to everyone.

goodbye

The word you say to someone when you leave, or when they leave.

hello

The word you say when you meet someone or answer the phone.

leave

To go away from a place or person, or to let something stay where it is.

wave

To move your hand in the air, often to say hello or goodbye.

party

A time when people come together to have fun, often with food, music, and friends.

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