Adieu and Hello

Adieu

Adieu noun - An expression of good wishes at parting.
Usage example: we bid our adieus and were off
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Synonyms for Adieu

Hello is an antonym for adieu in parting remark or action topic.

Hello

Hello noun - An expression of goodwill upon meeting.
Usage example: we said our hellos and got right down to business

Adieu is an antonym for hello.
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