Cool MateMeaning of Goodbye
In simple words: A way to say that you are leaving someone.
Goodbye in a sentence
- Goodbye! It was great to meet you.
- She didn't even **say goodbye** to her mother.
- Say goodbye to Mary for me.
- We **waved** them **goodbye**.
- We've already said our goodbyes.
- **Kiss** me **goodbye**!
- Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills.
- Well, you can kiss goodbye to your chances of promotion.
How to use Goodbye
Use 'goodbye' in both casual and formal situations. It’s appropriate when leaving friends or in professional settings. It can feel too formal with very close friends or family where 'bye' or 'see you' might be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Goodbye sounds like 'good by', imagine saying something good before you leave.
Related words
Collocations with Goodbye
- say goodbye
- bid goodbye
- goodbye kiss
- goodbye message
- goodbye party
Opposites of Goodbye
- hello
- greeting
Common mistakes with Goodbye
- Using 'goodbye' in overly casual contexts with close friends.
- Mixing up with 'goodbye' and 'bye' in different contexts.
- Confusing 'goodbye' with 'farewell' which is more formal.
Goodbye appears in
Goodbye in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
وداعاً
طريقة لتقول أنك تغادر شخصاً ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিদায়
কাউকে বিদায় জানানোর একটি উপায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Auf Wiedersehen
Eine Art zu sagen, dass du jemanden verlässt.
- SpanishEspañol
Adiós
Una forma de decir que dejas a alguien.
- Persianفارسی
خداحافظ، بدرود
یه جورایی میگی که داری کسی رو ترک میکنی.
- FrenchFrançais
Au revoir, Salut
Une façon de dire que tu pars de quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अलविदा
किसी को अलविदा कहने का एक तरीका।
- ItalianItaliano
Arrivederci
Un modo per dire che stai lasciando qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Adeus
Uma forma de dizer que você está indo embora de alguém.
- RussianРусский
До свидания, Пока
Способ попрощаться, когда вы уходите от кого-то.
- Urduاردو
خدا حافظ, الوداع
کسی کو الوداع کہنے کا ایک طریقہ۔
- Chinese中文
再见
表示你要离开某人的一种方式。
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Frequently asked questions about Goodbye
What does Goodbye mean?
A way to say that you are leaving someone.
What is the definition of Goodbye?
used when you are leaving somebody or when somebody else is leaving
How do you use Goodbye in a sentence?
Goodbye! It was great to meet you.
Can you give another example of Goodbye?
She didn't even **say goodbye** to her mother.
What are synonyms for Goodbye?
Common alternatives include farewell, bye, see you, adieu, ciao.
What is the opposite of Goodbye?
Opposite meanings include hello, greeting.
What words go with Goodbye?
It commonly pairs with say goodbye, bid goodbye, goodbye kiss, goodbye message, goodbye party.
What are common mistakes when using Goodbye?
Using 'goodbye' in overly casual contexts with close friends. Mixing up with 'goodbye' and 'bye' in different contexts. Confusing 'goodbye' with 'farewell' which is more formal.
How do you pronounce Goodbye?
US: /["/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Goodbye?
Use 'goodbye' in both casual and formal situations. It’s appropriate when leaving friends or in professional settings. It can feel too formal with very close friends or family where 'bye' or 'see you' might be preferred.
What CEFR level is Goodbye?
"Goodbye" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.