Farewell: meaning, definitions and examples

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farewell

 

[ หŒfeษ™หˆwษ›l ]

Noun / Verb
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Context #1 | Noun

formal

An act of saying goodbye, especially when someone is leaving a place or ending a relationship.

Synonyms

goodbye, parting, send-off.

Examples of usage

  • He bid a tearful farewell to his colleagues before leaving the company.
  • The farewell party was a great chance to say goodbye to everyone.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A last appearance or statement made by someone before they leave.

Synonyms

departure message, final appearance, last statement.

Examples of usage

  • The singer's farewell performance was a huge success.
  • His farewell speech left a lasting impression on the audience.
Context #3 | Verb

formal

To say goodbye to someone or something.

Synonyms

bid farewell to, say goodbye to, take leave of.

Examples of usage

  • She farewelled her hometown with mixed emotions.
  • The captain farewelled the departing ship with a salute.

Translations

Translations of the word "farewell" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น despedida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเคตเคฟเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abschied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perpisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‰ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poลผegnanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใ‚ˆใ†ใชใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท adieu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despedida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท veda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘๋ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฏุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozlouฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbohom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘Šๅˆซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slovo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveรฐja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัˆั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vidalaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despedida

Etymology

The word 'farewell' originated from Middle English, combining 'fare' (to journey) and 'well' (good). The term has been used for centuries to express good wishes when parting from someone or something. Farewells can be formal or informal, and they hold cultural significance in various societies around the world.

See also: fare.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,850 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.