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farewell

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌferˈwel/ · UK /ˌfeəˈwel/

farewell means: Words or an act of saying goodbye when someone leaves, often for a long time.

noun

SAYING GOODBYEB2

Words or an act of saying goodbye when someone leaves, often for a long time.

  • We waved a final farewell.
  • His farewell to the team was emotional.
  • They bid their old home farewell.

How to use it: farewell to someone/something (She said farewell to her neighbors.); bid someone farewell (We bid our guests farewell at the station.)

Similar words: goodbye, parting

Common phrases: bid farewell, tearful farewell, farewell to someone

adjective

BEFORE LEAVINGB2

Given or held to mark someone leaving or something ending.

  • We held a farewell party.
  • The singer announced her farewell tour.
  • His farewell speech made us cry.

Similar words: parting, final

Common phrases: farewell party, farewell tour, farewell speech

interjection

GOODBYEB1

Used to say goodbye, especially when you may not meet again.

  • Farewell, my dear friend!
  • Farewell! May your journey be safe.
  • Farewell, old house; we will miss you.

Similar words: goodbye, adieu

Common phrases: farewell my friend, farewell for now, farewell dear friends

Questions about farewell

What does farewell mean?

Words or an act of saying goodbye when someone leaves, often for a long time.

What is farewell in other languages?

Türkçe: veda · Español: despedida · Français: adieu · Deutsch: Abschied · Italiano: addio · 日本語: 別れ

How do you pronounce farewell?

In American English /ˌferˈwel/; in British English /ˌfeəˈwel/.

How do you use farewell in a sentence?

We waved a final farewell. His farewell to the team was emotional.

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