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1farewell
verb imperative fare·well \fer-ˈwel\
Definition of FAREWELL
: get along well —used interjectionally to or by one departing
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First Known Use of FAREWELL
14th century
Rhymes with FAREWELL
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2farewell
noun
: something that you say to a person who is leaving
: an act of leaving
Full Definition of FAREWELL
1
: a wish of well-being at parting : good-bye
2
a : an act of departure : leave-taking b : a formal occasion honoring a person about to leave or retire
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First Known Use of FAREWELL
14th century
3farewell
verb fare·well
Definition of FAREWELL
transitive verb
chiefly Australian & New Zealand : to bid farewell to
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First Known Use of FAREWELL
1580
4farewell
adjective fare·well \ˈfer-ˌwel\
: done when someone is leaving, ending a career, etc.
Full Definition of FAREWELL
: of or relating to leave-taking : final <a farewell performance>
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First Known Use of FAREWELL
1669
Related to FAREWELL
- Synonyms
- parting, valedictory
FAREWELL Defined for Kids
1farewell
noun fare·well \fer-ˈwel\
Definition of FAREWELL for Kids
2farewell
adjective fare·well \ˈfer-ˌwel\
Definition of FAREWELL for Kids
: relating to a time or act of leaving : final <a farewell speech>
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