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good-bye

noun

Simple meaning

A farewell remark.

Pronunciation

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noun

  1. A farewell remark

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Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Typical Use
Rare

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  • “They said their good-byes.”noun

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Sense: farewell remark

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