Bye
Noun, Interjection
UK
/baÉŞ/
US
/baÉŞ/
Definition
(int/n) : A casual way of saying “goodbye”.
(n) : A free pass in sports competitions.
(n) : A free pass in sports competitions.
Example
"(int) : Bye! See you tomorrow."
"(n) : She waved and said bye before leaving the room."
"(n) : Our team got a bye into the finals because the other team withdrew."
Explanation
Bye is a short, informal way of saying “goodbye” when leaving someone. It’s used in everyday conversations, both in person and over the phone. People often say “Bye” when they end a meeting, conversation, or visit. Variations include “Bye-bye” (more casual or used with children) and “Goodbye” (more formal). It can also mean a situation where someone automatically advances to the next round without playing a match, usually because of special rules.