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adios

verb · noun

Form of adio , plural of adio.

Simple meaning

A word used to say goodbye when leaving.

Pronunciation

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ahdeeohs

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɑdiˈoʊs

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Definition

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verb

  1. To leave; to literally or figuratively say "adios" to.

  2. To get rid of.

noun

  1. A goodbye.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Primarily written

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Synonyms

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