farewell

//ˌfeəˈwel//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

farewellSingular
farewellsPlural
1

An act of parting or saying goodbye; a departure or leave-taking.

We said our farewells at the airport before she left for Paris.

2

A party or gathering held to honor someone who is leaving.

We organized a farewell for our colleague who is moving abroad.

Interjection

1

Used to express good wishes when parting or at the end of something; goodbye.

Farewell, my dear friend, and may we meet again someday.

Synonym

Adjective

farewellCanonical form
1

Relating to or marking a departure or leave-taking.

The team organized a farewell party for their retiring coach.

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