farewell
The word “farewell” has 2 syllables: fare-well
It's pronounced as /ˈfɛərwɛl/
What is synonym and antonym for farewell?
In the thesaurus, “farewell” has 61 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for farewell along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for farewell
- Godspeed
- abandonment
- adieu
- adieus
- adieux
- adios
- au revoir
- ave
- bon voyage
- bye-bye
- cheerio
- ciao
- closing
- concluding
- congee
- decamping
- decampment
- departing
- departure
- desertion
- diaspora
- disembarkation
- egress
- embarkation
- embarkment
- emigration
- evacuation
- exit
- exiting
- exodus
- final
- flight
- forsaking
- going
- good-by
- good-bye
- goodbye
- hasta la vista
- have a nice day
- last
- leave
- leave-taking
- leaving
- lighting out
- outgo
- parting
- quitting
- relinquishment
- retirement
- retreat
- running away
- send-off
- sendoff
- separation
- so long
- ta-ta
- ultimate
- valediction
- valedictory
- walking out
- withdrawal
Antonyms for farewell
- advent
- appearance
- approach
- arrival
- coming
- entrance
- gathering
- greeting
- hello
- ingress
- joining
- meeting
- reunion
- salutation
- salute
- welcome
Meanings of farewell
- noun
- A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.
- A departure; the act of leaving.
- verb
- To bid farewell or say goodbye.
- adjective
- Parting, valedictory, final.
- interjection
- Goodbye.
Example Sentences
- We gathered to say farewell to our colleague who was moving abroad.
- The party was a heartfelt farewell to a wonderful year.
- He bid his friends farewell before leaving for the long journey.
- The farewell speech left everyone feeling emotional and nostalgic.
- They had a tearful farewell at the train station.
On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to farewell, such as: Godspeed, abandonment, adieu, adieus, adieux, adios, advent.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
vale
valedictory
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sailing
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