Farewell — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

imperative verb noun verb adjective /fer-ˈwel/ (imperative verb) /ˈfer-ˌwel/ (adjective) fare·well

Meaning & Definition of Farewell

Farewell (imperative verb)

  1. get along well —used interjectionally to or by one departing

Farewell (noun)

  1. a wish of well-being at parting, goodbye
  2. an act of departure, leave-taking
  3. a formal occasion honoring a person about to leave or retire

Farewell (verb)

  1. to bid farewell to

Farewell (adjective)

  1. of or relating to leave-taking, final

Farewell (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. given, taken, or performed at parting

    "the singer's farewell tour seemed to last almost as long as her entire career"

    similar: parting, valedictory
    related: closing, concluding, final, last, ultimate, departing, leaving

Farewell (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of good wishes at parting

    "the exchange student and her host family said their tearful farewells, promising to keep in touch"

    similar: adieu, au revoir, ave, bon voyage, congé, Godspeed, good-bye
    related: leave-taking, send-off
    opposite: hello
    near: greeting(s), salutation, salute, welcome

  2. the act of leaving a place

    "before making his final farewell, the company president personally spoke to as many employees as he could"

    similar: decamping, decampment, departing, departure, exit, exiting, going, leave, leave-taking, lighting out, outgo, parting, quitting, walking out
    related: flight, retirement, retreat, running away, withdrawal, diaspora, emigration, evacuation, exodus, embarkation, embarkment, disembarkation, egress, abandonment, forsaking, relinquishment
    opposite: advent, appearance, arrival
    near: coming, approach, entrance, ingress

  3. the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions

    "our farewell was rushed, and we didn't say all that we wanted to before heading off to colleges at opposite ends of the country"

    similar: leave-taking, parting, separation
    related: departure, egress, exit, exiting, exodus, going, leaving, quitting, running away, decamping, decampment, flight, withdrawal, abandonment, desertion, forsaking
    near: reunion, arrival, greeting, salutation, welcome, gathering, joining, meeting

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Farewell

The most common words with a similar meaning to Farewell:

parting, valedictory, adieu, au revoir, ave, bon voyage, congé, Godspeed, good-bye, decamping, decampment, departing, departure, exit, exiting, going, leave, leave-taking, lighting out, outgo, quitting, walking out, separation

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Farewell

Words with the opposite meaning of Farewell:

hello, advent, appearance, arrival

Related Words for Farewell

closing, concluding, final, last, ultimate, leaving, send-off, flight, retirement, retreat, running away, withdrawal, diaspora, emigration, evacuation, exodus, embarkation, embarkment, disembarkation, egress, abandonment, forsaking, relinquishment, desertion

Near Antonyms of Farewell

greeting(s), salutation, salute, welcome, coming, approach, entrance, ingress, reunion, greeting, gathering, joining, meeting

Origin & Etymology of Farewell

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Farewell

What does "Farewell" mean?

"Farewell" means get along well —used interjectionally to or by one departing. As an an imperative verb, a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: get along well —used interjectionally to or by one departing. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Farewell"?

Other words for "Farewell" include parting, valedictory, adieu, au revoir, ave, bon voyage, congé and Godspeed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Farewell" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Farewell"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Farewell". Common alternatives include parting, valedictory, adieu, au revoir, ave, bon voyage, congé, Godspeed, good-bye and decamping.

What is the opposite of "Farewell"?

Antonyms of "Farewell" include hello, advent, appearance and arrival. Near antonyms include greeting(s), salutation, salute and welcome.

How do you use "Farewell" in a sentence?

Examples of "Farewell" in a sentence: "the singer's farewell tour seemed to last almost as long as her entire career"; "the exchange student and her host family said their tearful farewells, promising to keep in touch"; "before making his final farewell, the company president personally spoke to as many employees as he could".

Is "Farewell" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Farewell" can be used as an imperative verb, a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Farewell"?

"Farewell" is pronounced /fer-ˈwel/ as an imperative verb and /ˈfer-ˌwel/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as fare·well.

What is the origin of the word "Farewell"?

First known use: 14th century.