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valediction
[val-i-dik-shuhn] 
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valediction
[val-i-dik-shuhn]
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | parting |
| Synonyms: | adieu, bisection, break*, breaking, breakup, crossroads, departure, detachment, divergence, division, farewell, going, good-bye, leave-taking, on the rocks, partition, rift, rupture, severance, split, split-up |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | blessing |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | good wishes, approval |
| Synonyms: | Godspeed, approbation, backing, concurrence, consent, favor, leave, okay*, permission, regard, sanction, support, valediction |
| Antonyms: | condemnation, curse, damnation, disapproval, ill will |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | farewell |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | departing saying; departure |
| Synonyms: | adieu, adieus, adieux, adios, bye-bye, cheerio, ciao, goodbye, hasta la vista, have a nice day, leave-taking, parting, salutation, sendoff, so long, ta-ta, valediction |
| Antonyms: | greeting, hello |
| Main Entry: | parting |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | goodbye, separation |
| Synonyms: | adieu, bisection, break, breaking, breakup, crossroads, departure, detachment, divergence, division, farewell, going, leave-taking, on the rocks, partition, rift, rupture, severance, split, split-up, valediction |
| Antonyms: | greeting, hello, introduction |
| Main Entry: | good-bye |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | parting |
| Synonyms: | adieu, bisection, break, breaking, breakup, crossroads, departure, detachment, divergence, division, farewell, going, leave-taking, on the rocks, partition, rift, rupture, severance, split, split-up, valediction |
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