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Goodbye

/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
A word used when leaving or ending a conversation.

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Examples:

She waved and said goodbye.We hugged and whispered goodbye to each other.

Etymology:

etymology
Originated in the mid-1500s from the contraction of the phrase "God be with ye." It was used to wish blessings upon a parting individual.

Usage Statistics:

17 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Often
bulb Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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