farewell
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /fɛrˈwɛl/
KK: /fɛrˈwɛl/
adjective
Definition
This word relates to saying goodbye or parting from someone.
Example
They exchanged a heartfelt farewell before leaving for the trip.
Conversation
I can't believe it's time for your farewell party already.
I know, right? It feels like we just started hanging out.
Are you ready for all the farewell speeches later?
Not really, but I'm sure they'll be heartfelt and fun!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
parting
leaving
departing
Antonyms
greeting
arrival
welcome
imperative verb
Definition
A way to say goodbye to someone when parting.
Example
We gathered to bid him farewell as he left for his new job.
Tense Forms
Past: farewelled
Past Participle: farewelled
Conversation
I can't believe you're moving away; it feels so sudden.
I know, right? But we can still keep in touch.
Just promise me you'll say farewell properly at the party.
interjection
Definition
A word or phrase used to say goodbye.
Example
As we parted ways, I said farewell to my friends.
Conversation
I can't believe you're leaving tomorrow.
I know, it's so sudden!
Well, I just want to say farewell and good luck!
noun
Definition
A word or phrase used to say goodbye to someone when they are leaving or departing.
Example
We gathered to say our farewells at the airport.
Conversation
I can't believe it's time to say farewell to everyone at work.
I know, it feels so sudden!
Are you coming to the farewell party tomorrow?
verb
Definition
To say goodbye to someone, often when they are leaving or departing.
Example
We gathered to farewell our friend before she moved to another city.
Tense Forms
Past: farewelled
Past Participle: farewelled
Conversation
I can't believe it's time to farewell to our summer vacation.
I know, it went by so fast!
Yeah, it feels like we just started having fun.
Root Explanation
Farewell is formed from "fare" (from Old English "faran", meaning to journey or go) and "well" (from Old English "wella", meaning to be in a good state or condition). The word "farewell" originally conveys the sentiment of wishing someone a good journey or safe travels.
Memory Tip
Think of someone going on a journey ('fare') and wishing them to be in a good state ('well') — that's why farewell means to wish someone well on their travels.
Visually Confused Words
unfarewelled
reswell