Looking for synonyms for so long? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say so long.
- Farewell
- Goodbye
- Adieu
- Au revoir
- Sayonara
- Parting
- Leave-taking
- Valediction
- Until next time
- See you later
- Until we meet again
- Goodbye for now
- Catch you later
- Bye for now
- Toodle-oo
Want to learn how to say so long professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. Farewell
Used to express good wishes on parting.
- Example: “At the end of the farewell party, we all said farewell, hoping to see each other again soon.”
2. Goodbye
A common term used when parting from someone.
- Example: “After the meeting, she waved and said goodbye to her colleagues.”
3. Adieu
A formal way to say goodbye, often implying a long or permanent parting.
- Example: “He bid adieu to his homeland, not knowing when he would return.”
4. Au revoir
A French term for goodbye, implying that one will see the other again.
- Example: “As she left the Paris office, she smiled and said au revoir to her coworkers.”
5. Sayonara
A Japanese term for goodbye, used in English to emphasize a farewell.
- Example: “After completing his studies abroad, he said sayonara to his friends and flew back home.”
6. Parting
Refers to the act of leaving or saying goodbye.
- Example: “The parting was bittersweet, with promises to keep in touch.”
7. Leave-taking
A formal term for the act of saying goodbye.
- Example: “The leave-taking at the airport was prolonged, filled with hugs and tears.”
8. Valediction
A formal farewell, especially a speech or statement made at a graduation or retirement ceremony.
- Example: “Her valediction at the retirement ceremony was moving, reflecting on years of service and friendships.”
9. Until next time
A way to say goodbye with the implication of meeting again.
- Example: “As the conference ended, the organizer concluded with ‘Until next time, keep innovating.’”
10. See you later
A casual way of saying goodbye, indicating an expectation to meet again soon.
- Example: “He rushed out the door, shouting over his shoulder, ‘See you later!’”
11. Until we meet again
A slightly more formal and poignant way to say goodbye, suggesting hope for a future meeting.
- Example: “At the end of the reunion, they hugged and said, ‘Until we meet again.’”
12. Goodbye for now
Used when expecting to see or communicate with the person again after a short interval.
- Example: “She closed the email with ‘Goodbye for now, I’ll update you with any progress next week.’”
13. Catch you later
A very informal and relaxed way of saying goodbye.
- Example: “As they left the gym, he called out, ‘Catch you later, let’s do this again soon!’”
14. Bye for now
Similar to “goodbye for now,” used for temporary goodbyes.
- Example: “Ending the phone call, she said, ‘Bye for now, let’s catch up again over the weekend.’”
15. Toodle-oo
A light-hearted, somewhat old-fashioned way of saying goodbye.
- Example: “With a cheerful wave, she said ‘Toodle-oo!’ and left the room.”
