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16 Ways to say goodbye in English
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In this advanced English lesson, we’re looking at other ways to say goodbye.
16 different ways in which you can say goodbye.
I’ll give you the situation when you can use it. This is only just to give you a little bit of variety and variation. So you don’t have to say goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye. A little bit boring.
I bet you didn’t think there were so many.
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I’m off now
Meaning: a casual way to say goodbye when you’re leaving a place or ending a conversation
Examples:
I’ve finished my tasks for the day. I’m off now. See you tomorrow!
I’m off now, sweetheart. I’ll return from work before you know it.
I enjoyed chatting with you, but I’m off now. Let’s catch up later.
see you/ya
Meaning: an informal way to say goodbye to someone when we expect to see them again relatively soon
Examples:
I’m heading out now. See you tomorrow at the meeting.
I’m off to school. See ya later, Mum!
See you when I see you. Let’s plan another outing soon!
later, dude! 🇺🇸
Meaning: a casual and friendly way to say goodbye, often used among friends or acquaintances
Examples:
Off for a walk with Max. Later, dude!
I’ve got to go. Later, dudes. Let’s play again tomorrow!
It’s been fun. Later, dudes! Have a good one!
16 Ways to say goodbye in English
take care 🇬🇧
Meaning: a friendly and polite way to say goodbye
Examples:
I’ll call you tomorrow. Take care, Mum.
Take care! Have a great trip! We’ll see you when you return.
It was great chatting with you. Take care, and we’ll talk soon!
catch up soon/later
Meaning: there is an intention to reconnect or continue a conversation in the near future
Examples:
I have to run, I have another meeting. Catch up later.
Thanks for the movie night. Let’s catch up later.
I’ve enjoyed our conversation today. Let’s catch up soon.
Have a great day. Let’s catch up soon!
back later
Meaning: a casual way to say goodbye when leaving, there is an intention to return at a later time
Examples:
Alright, I’m off to the supermarket. Back later, and we’ll catch up then!
I need to grab a few things from the store. Back later.
I’m heading to the gym now. Back later.
back in a while
Meaning: we will return or be available after a short period of time
Examples:
It’s time to grab some lunch. I’ll be back in a while. Enjoy your break!
I’m going to make some lunch. Back in a while.
Taking a short break to stretch my legs. Back in a while.
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see you sometime
Meaning: a relaxed and nice way to keep the chance of meeting again possible
Examples:
It’s been a fun day. See you sometime, everyone!
Thanks for having us over. See you sometime!
Have a good evening. See you sometime this week!
see you soon
Meaning: a common and friendly way to say goodbye
Examples:
We’re actually meeting with the girls on Sunday, so I’ll see you soon!
We’ve got a club meeting next week. See you soon!
Take care on your journey. See you soon!
It was a wonderful dinner. See you soon!
see you later alligator/in a while crocodile
Meaning: a playful and rhyming way to say goodbye, especially among friends or with young children
see you soon not if I see you first!
Meaning: a fun way to say goodbye; you look forward to meeting again, and if they spot you first, they should say hello
👨🏾🦲 Okay, I’m off. See you soon!
👩🏼🦰 See you soon, not if I see you first!
16 Ways to say goodbye in English
cheers
Meaning: a casual way to say goodbye in informal situations
Examples:
I’ll talk to you later. Cheers!
Thanks for having us over. Cheers, and see you next time!
Take care on your journey. Cheers, and I’ll catch up with you soon!
don’t be a stranger!
Meaning: encourage someone to stay in touch and not to disappear from our lives
Examples:
It was great having you over! Don’t be a stranger; come back soon.
We’ll miss you! Don’t be a stranger; visit us whenever you can.
peace! peace out! (slang)
Meaning: used in informal settings to wish the other person well and say goodbye
Example:
👩🏻 I’m heading home now.
👧🏻 Alright, see you tomorrow. Peace!
I’m out of here/I’m outta here (slang)
Meaning: used informally to announce your departure or say goodbye
Examples:
I’m feeling tired, so I think I’ll head home. I’m out of here.
I had a great time. I’m outta here; see you soon!
later/laters/catch you later
Meaning: an informal and friendly way to say goodbye among friends
Examples:
It’s been great talking. Catch you later!
It’s been nice catching up with you. Laters!
Good to see you. Later, my friend!
So here are my 16 ways to say goodbye in English:
- I’m off now
- See you/ya
- Later dude! 🇺🇸
- Take care 🇬🇧
- Catch up soon/ later
- Back later
- Back in a while
- See you sometime
- See you soon
- See you later alligator/In a while crocodile
- See you soon not if I see you first!
- Cheers
- Don’t be a stranger!
- Peace! Peace out!
- I’m out of here (I’m outta here)
- Later/Laters/Catch you later
You have to practise them. They’re not long. They’re not difficult to remember. But try a few of them. See how your friends and colleagues react when they use them.
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