farewell Synonyms
Another word for farewell
• noun (Context 1)
An act of parting or of marking someone's departure; an expression of good wishes at parting.
"We said our tearful farewells at the train station before boarding."
• interjection (Context 2)
Used to express good wishes on parting, especially when the separation is permanent or for a long period.
""goodbye, my old friend," she said softly as the ship prepared to set sail."
• adjective (Context 3)
Marking or occurring on the occasion of someone's departure, retirement, or final appearance (used only before a noun).
"The acclaimed orchestra conductor delivered an emotional parting concert before retiring."
• verb (Context 4)
To bid farewell to someone, or to mark their departure or retirement officially (chiefly Australian and New Zealand).
"The department hosted a luncheon to see off the retiring director after thirty years of service."
Opposites of farewell
The opposite of farewell shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: