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Goodbye

usgb/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/Volume
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Parting ContextPlay
Use 'goodbye' when you're leaving someone, especially if you won't see them soon. SlideShe waved and said goodbye, knowing she'd return next year.
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Emotional WeightPlay
'Goodbye' can feel final, so consider 'see you' or 'later' for casual, less permanent farewells. SlideHe said goodbye to his college friends, filled with nostalgia.
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Cultural VariationsPlay
Different English-speaking countries may have unique goodbye phrases; 'cheerio' in the UK, for instance. SlideIn London, she picked up the habit of saying, 'Cheerio!'