farewell

Meanings

• Noun

  A formal expression of bidding farewell or saying goodbye.

• Noun

  An act or instance of taking leave; a departure.

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Pronunciation

1. /fɛəɹˈwɛl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

adieu , goodbye

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with farewell
valor , major , sorrow

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Variants

List of all variants of farewell that leads to same result
farewell , farewells , farewelled , farewelling , Cape Farewell , Farewell , Cape , fare-thee-well , fare-thee-wells , fare-you-well , fare-you-wells

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Etymology

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Old English: fære weal(an) 'honourable farewell', from fære 'dear, precious' + wealan 'to fare, go'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, soldiers would kiss their shields as a farewell gesture before going into battle.

2. The last line of T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock' is 'I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me.' This line can be interpreted as a farewell to the reader, as the speaker seems to be departing from their own life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adieu: A French term for farewell, often used interchangeably.

2. Goodbye: A commonly used synonym for farewell.

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Culture

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In literature, 'farewell' is often used as a theme in poetry and prose to express feelings of separation, loss, and nostalgia. It has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to convey the emotional depth of parting ways.

How to Memorize "farewell"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where you are saying farewell to someone you care about, such as a loved one or a friend. Imagine the setting, their expressions, and the emotions you both feel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'farewell' with the feeling of closure or finality. Remember that it represents an end to something, but also the beginning of a new chapter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Farewell' to remember its meaning: 'F' for formal, 'A' for act, 'R' for expression, 'E' for bidding, 'W' for well, and 'L' for leave.

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