English · Greetings & Phrases

see you

/ˈsiː juː/

[/ˈsiː juː/]

informal goodbye

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A casual phrase meaning goodbye, implying you will meet again.

Example

See you tomorrow at the cafe; do not forget to bring the notes.

See you tomorrow at the cafe; do not forget to bring the notes.

Etymology

A shortening of "I will see you," using "see" from Old English "seon."

How & Where It’s Used

Very casual; often extended as "see you later" or "see you soon."

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