goodbye
|good-bye|
A1
/ɡʊdˈbaɪ/
farewell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'goodbye' originates from the phrase 'God be with ye', which was a common farewell in the 16th century.
Historical Evolution
'God be with ye' transformed into 'goodbye' over time as the phrase was shortened and altered in pronunciation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'God be with you', but over time it evolved into a general farewell expression.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/21 21:21