Basic Details
Word: Valediction
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A farewell or a way of saying goodbye, often in a formal manner.
Synonyms: Farewell, goodbye, parting
Antonyms: Greeting, welcome
Idioms and Phrases
- Valediction from the heart: A deeply felt goodbye that expresses genuine emotions. Example: "Her valediction from the heart left everyone in tears."
- Parting is such sweet sorrow: A phrase meaning that goodbyes can be both sad and sweet. Example: "After a wonderful visit, he said, 'Parting is such sweet sorrow,' as he had to leave."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher gave a moving valediction to her students on their last day of school.
Example 2: During the ceremony, a powerful valediction was delivered by the headmaster.
Example 3: The valediction of the departing guests was filled with warm wishes for their future travels.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "valediction" comes from the Latin "valedictio," where "vale" means "farewell" and "dicere" means "to say"? It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to formal goodbyes.
Famous Quote
"Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven." Tryon Edwards
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "valediction" mean?
a) A type of greeting
b) A farewell
c) A celebration
d) A welcome
Answer: b) A farewell
2. Which of these is a synonym of "valediction"?
a) Greeting
b) Parting
c) Reunion
d) Introduction
Answer: b) Parting
3. What is the antonym of "valediction"?
a) Farewell
b) Goodbye
c) Welcome
d) Adieu
Answer: c) Welcome
4. Which sentence uses "valediction" correctly?
a) His valediction was so emotional that I couldn't stop crying.
b) She enjoyed her valediction at the new restaurant.
c) We had a valediction when we finished our homework.
d) They bought valediction at the market.
Answer: a) His valediction was so emotional that I couldn't stop crying.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of saying goodbye?
a) A bird in the hand
b) Parting is such sweet sorrow
c) Hit the nail on the head
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Parting is such sweet sorrow
