Meaning
The word you say to someone when you leave, or when they leave.
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Word origin
A worn-down form of the old blessing God be with ye, shaped later by good day and good night.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- God be with ye
Examples
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"Goodbye" is what you say when you leave.
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You can say "goodbye" to one person or to many.
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Here "goodbye" means leaving someone.
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goodbye: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the English word "goodbye" (The word you say to someone when you leave, or when they leave.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 7: goodbye, sense, mistake and 7 more words.