parting
word · lemma: part
Definition
Parting means the act of leaving or saying goodbye, or the separation from someone or something. It can also refer to the line where someone's hair is divided on their head.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary in the context of farewells (e.g., 'parting words'). Also used in daily conversation for hair ('a middle parting'). 'Parting' as a noun is more common than as an adjective. Do not confuse with 'party'.
Example Sentences
We said our parting words at the airport.
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His hair has a straight parting down the middle.
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After our parting, I felt very sad.
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"This isn't goodbye forever," she said at our parting.
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Her parting gesture was a small wave from the window.
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People often wish each other luck with parting words before big changes.
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