Definitions

parting

[pahr-ting] / ˈpɑr tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

farewell

Synonyms

STRONG

departing final goodbye last valedictory

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning first introductory starting

WEAK

greeting

NOUN

goodbye, separation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breakup

STRONG

adieu bisection break breaking crossroads departure detachment divergence division farewell going leave-taking partition rift rupture severance split valediction

WEAK

split-up

Antonyms

STRONG

accord agreement attachment closing closure combination connection continuation greeting harmony hello juncture union unity

WEAK

introduction

Example Sentences

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He went back in the direction they’d come from, parting the reeds and shrubs.

From Literature

The two sides have been discussing a possible parting for weeks, according to Siegel.

From Los Angeles Times

But the unicorns, instead of parting, closed in around them, encircling them, butting against Christopher’s chest with their faces.

From Literature

But the Lakers have already shown they are comfortable parting with the former 17th overall pick.

From Los Angeles Times

I look at them both, my father and my mother, and have never felt closer to them than at this time of parting.

From Literature