English Dictionary
Definition goodbye in British English
goodbye
interjection
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
interjection
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Ways of saying goodbye
the most common way of saying goodbye to a friend or someone you know well
an informal way of saying goodbye
an informal way of saying goodbye to someone when you expect to see them again soon
used for saying goodbye to someone you know well, when you are not sure when you will see them again
used for saying goodbye when you leave someone at night or before they go to bed
used when you say goodbye to someone you know well when they are leaving, in order to show that you care about them
used when you say goodbye to someone you know well when they are leaving to go on a journey
used for saying goodbye to someone when you have just met them for the first time
Examples:
I’d better go now. I have to pick the children up from school. See you later!
So long, it was really nice bumping into you.
Good night. Thanks for a great party!
Mind how you go. Give my regards to your parents.
Safe journey! Give us a ring when you get home.
Nice to meet you, Mr Mitchell. Have a good trip back to the States.
➡ hello
