Goodbye
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Parting Context
Use 'goodbye' when you're leaving someone, especially if you won't see them soon. She waved and said goodbye, knowing she'd return next year.
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Emotional Weight
'Goodbye' can feel final, so consider 'see you' or 'later' for casual, less permanent farewells. He said goodbye to his college friends, filled with nostalgia.
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Cultural Variations
Different English-speaking countries may have unique goodbye phrases; 'cheerio' in the UK, for instance. In London, she picked up the habit of saying, 'Cheerio!'