
Goodnight
Parting Words
Used when leaving others for the night or when someone goes to bed.

After the movie night ended, everyone said 'goodnight' and went home.
Bedtime Ritual
Commonly said to children by caregivers before bed as a comforting end-of-day ritual.

Every night, Dad reads me a story and says, 'Goodnight, sleep tight.'
Polite Close
Considered polite and friendly; can strengthen social bonds and intimacy.

After our Skype call, my grandma always smiles and tells me 'Goodnight, dear.'
Compare with
FarewellGoodbyeSleep tightTake care
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