good bye
Said when leaving
Good bye is a parting expression, now usually written as the single word goodbye.
The phrase derives from "God be with you," compressed over centuries into its current form.
It ranges from formal to casual depending on context: Good bye, it was lovely meeting you.
The two-word spelling appears mainly in older texts or deliberately formal usage.
- partingAct of leaving another
- arrivederciItalian farewell expression
- sayonaraJapanese term for goodbye
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- fond farewellAffectionate parting expression
adieu · wave · valediction · handshake · au revoir · cheerio · godspeed · hug · ciao · so long · leave-taking · nostalgia · toodles · peace out · separation · empty nest · bon voyage · departure
good byehello
Common spoken greeting
hi · hey · greetings · good morning · good evening
good byesee you later
Informal farewell phrase
see you soon · catch you later · be right back · until next time · until we meet again