
Goodbye or good-bye? - WordReference Forums
May 10, 2006 · Oi Blackeyes, My dictionaries disagree with goodbye. They list good-by for farewell, and offer good-bye as an alternate spelling.
etymology - What is the origin of the word "goodbye"? - English ...
Aug 20, 2010 · Bye is short for goodbye, which is an alteration of alteration of God be with you. kthxbye is the pinnacle of English's advancement, shortening All correct, Thank you, God be …
"Good bye", "Bye", "Bye bye" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Sep 6, 2010 · Whereas at the end of "goodbye" it is clipped, like: good-by. I agree that "bye bye" is either baby talk or ironic, and if used incorrectly would be perceived as insulting; if you're …
Why doesn't English have a word that means both Hello and …
Why does English have to have a word that means both hello and goodbye? "Nice to meet you" is used when greeting and saying goodbye. Do other languages have the same phrase? The …
What's the verb for the mere act of saying goodbye to someone?
Mar 11, 2022 · What's the specific equivalent verb for "say goodbye"? Some of the alternatives listed here like see off and see out seem to involve physically following someone to the door.
auto antonyms - Does "Irish goodbye" have two meanings which …
Urban Dictionary gives two almost opposite meanings of Irish goodbye Leaving quietly out the side door of a party or bar without saying goodbye to anyone. Mostly due to the fact that family or
Goodbye / Good-bye - WordReference Forums
Dec 8, 2016 · Hola a todos ¿Cuál es correcto, goodbye o good-bye? o ¿cuál es la diferencia? (si alguna) Gracias de antemano.
Bye vs. Goodbye - WordReference Forums
May 13, 2013 · There is a subtle yet simple difference between "bye" and "goodbye" in English. You say "bye" when you are leaving and you will see the person again. "Goodbye," however, …
Goodbye forever - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 28, 2016 · "Goodbye" started out as a blessing, but now it usually means "'til next time" and it's a polite way to take one's leave. You might say "Goodbye" to your wife when you leave in …
Take care! Is this more than a polite goodbye? - WordReference …
Nov 27, 2008 · When a someone is traveling away for a week and a friend of them tell them take care!, is this just a polite saying to say goodbye or does it mean the speaker really cares about …