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adieu

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of adieu

an expression of good wishes at parting

  • we bid our adieus and were off
Synonyms of adieu

au revoir, ave, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed, good-bye (or good-by)
Words Related to adieu

leave-taking, send-off
Near Antonyms of adieu

greeting(s), salutation, salute

welcome
Antonyms of adieu

hello

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