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farewells

|fare/wells|

🇺🇸

/ˌfɛrˈwɛlz/

🇬🇧

/ˌfeəˈwɛlz/

(farewell)

parting wish

Base Form	Plural	Noun
farewell	farewells	farewells

Etymology

Etymology Information

'farewell' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'fare wel,' where 'fare' meant 'to go' and 'wel' meant 'well.'

Historical Evolution

'fare wel' transformed into the modern English word 'farewell.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'go well,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'goodbye.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an expression of good wishes when someone is leaving.

We exchanged farewells before she boarded the plane.

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Last updated: 2025/05/15 14:36