goodbye

Definitions


[ɡʊdˈbʌɪ], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to express good wishes when parting or at the end of a conversation


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: contraction of God be with you!, with good substituted on the pattern of phrases such as good morning


[ɡʊdˈbʌɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an instance of saying ‘goodbye’; a parting
(e.g: we said our goodbyes and set off)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: contraction of God be with you!, with good substituted on the pattern of phrases such as good morning




definition by Oxford Dictionaries