Goodby Meaning in English
word · lemma: goodbye
ˈɡʊdˌbaɪ
GUUD-bye
ɡˈʊdbi
guud-BEE
Definition
A word used when you leave someone, meaning you are going away and ending the meeting or conversation.
Usage & Nuances
'Goodby' is a rare or old-fashioned spelling of 'goodbye'; the standard spelling is 'goodbye.' Used in both formal and informal contexts. Also appears in phrases like 'say goodbye,' or to mark the end of communication.
Spanish: adiósPortuguese (BR): adeusPortuguese (PT): adeusChinese (Simplified): 再见Chinese (Traditional): 再見Hindi: अलविदाArabic: وداعاًBengali: বিদায়Russian: прощай - до свиданияJapanese: さようならVietnamese: tạm biệtKorean: 안녕 - 작별Turkish: elveda - hoşça kalUrdu: الوداع - خداحافظIndonesian: selamat tinggal - selamat jalan
Example Sentences
He said goodby before leaving the party.
basic
Please say goodby to your teacher.
basic
It is hard to say goodby to old friends.
basic
We hugged tightly before whispering goodby.
natural
After all these years, it still feels strange to say goodby.
natural
Sometimes you don't realize it's the last goodby until much later.
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