intj

farewell

feh-uh-WEHL

intj

Goodbye — said when parting, especially for a long time or for good.

""Farewell," she said, hugging him one last time before boarding the ship."

noun

An act of saying goodbye, or an occasion marking someone's departure.

"The office threw a farewell party for their retiring manager."

"He gave a short farewell speech before leaving the company for good."

How to Use Farewell

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal or heartfelt way of saying goodbye, often for a long time or forever.

When to use it

More formal and weightier than a casual "bye" — often used for permanent departures, retirements, or farewells to the deceased.

Common pairings

bid farewell farewell party farewell speech say farewell

farewelled past tense, farewells plural, farewells singular

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"_____," she said, hugging him one last time before boarding the ship.

From the Middle English blessing "fare wel!" — literally "travel well!" — said to someone setting off on a journey.

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