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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of departing politely | |
| Synonyms: | leave leave-taking farewell | |
| Examples: | "he disliked long farewells" "he took his leave" "parting is such sweet sorrow" |
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| Related terms: | departure valediction leave leave separate | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] delivered at the moment of parting as if in flight or retreat | |
| Synonyms: | parthian | |
| Examples: | "paused to deliver a parting shot at the door" "a Parthian volley of expletives from Uncle Billy"- Bret Harte |
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| Related terms: | last | |
| Similar spelling: |
Partin Partington Partain Parthian Parton Parten partner Pardini part-time part_name |
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