farewell
Translation
goodbye, leave-taking
Examples
We said a sad farewell to our friends.
We said a sad farewell to our friends.
She gave a farewell speech at the party.
She gave a farewell speech at the party.
Farewell, my love!
Farewell, my love!
Grammar Patterns
to say farewell ((to sb.)) to say goodbye to (sb.) We said a sad farewell to our friends.
a farewell + noun relating to a departure She gave a farewell speech at the party.
Farewell! an exclamation of goodbye Farewell, my love!
Similar Words
Synonyms: goodbye, adieu, leave-taking; Antonyms: hello, welcome
Etymology
From Middle English 'fare wel', meaning 'travel well' or 'may you prosper'.
Memory Tips
Imagine wishing someone to 'fare well' on their journey. It's a more formal and final-sounding goodbye.