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bye

∞ 1.0
A short word or action people use when they leave each other
  • noun
  • /baɪ/
  • Informal
: adiós
  • video, thank you so much for watching. Bye guys, bye.
  • good-bye
  • wave bye

It's really sad saying bye to them, but we're boring.

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Examples

  • I waved and said bye to my friends as I left the party.

  • Love you all bye love you all bye bye.

  • And until next time, until next time, bye guys, bye.

  • Until next time, bye everyone, I can go back to sleep.

  • So we'll see you really soon and bye, love you.

  • But still, I know, it's hard to say good-bye.

  • Just time to say good-bye.

  • In one week, she would say good-bye; she prayed it was not forever.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • I kissed my mother and other relatives good-bye, hopped into the van, and headed toward the airport.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Clara smiled at Peter and said good-bye, walking into a wind that brought tears.

    Fiction book (1993)

Synonyms

goodbye
vsbye
747 1.0

Words people say when they leave each other

is a shorter more neutral parting remark
good-bye
vsbye
653 1.0

Words or actions people use when they leave

is the shorter spoken form used in casual speech
goodby
vsbye
  • Archaic
434 3.0

A short phrase people say when they leave each other

is the normal short spoken phrase people use when leaving
bye-bye
vsbye
  • Informal
397 1.1

A friendly informal way to say goodbye when leaving

is a neutral short remark without childish tone
see you later
vsbye
  • Informal
390 1.0

A casual goodbye said when leaving someone and expecting to meet again

is the short neutral remark that does not promise future meetings
see ya
vsbye
  • Texting
222 8.4

A friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again

is a short neutral remark without implying a future meeting
cheers
vsbye
  • UK
196 6.7

A friendly informal word used to thank someone, say goodbye, and to make a toast before drinking

is the neutral remark meant only for saying farewell
farewell
vsbye
194 1.9

A speech or action that says goodbye and wishes someone well

is a neutral short remark rather than a formal send-off
good day
vsbye
  • Formal
176 1.0

A polite or formal way to say goodbye when parting

is the neutral short remark for casual departures
leaving
vsbye
75 1.0

The act of going away from a place or person

is a brief remark made at the moment of departure
parting
vsbye
53 3.2

To leave or say goodbye to someone

is a single remark or gesture rather than the whole act
ciao
vsbye
  • Informal
51 8.5

A casual way to say hello or goodbye in Italy

is the short dedicated parting remark rather than a dual greeting
adios
vsbye
  • Informal
50 7.2

A word people use to say goodbye

is a neutral short remark without foreign language tone
adieu
vsbye
  • Literature
30 9.3

A final goodbye you say when leaving for a long time

is the everyday short remark that does not suggest permanence
au revoir
vsbye
28 8.5

A polite way to say goodbye when you expect to see someone again

is a neutral short remark that does not imply return or duration
sayonara
vsbye
25 8.6

A goodbye used when someone leaves for a long time

is the casual short remark used for ordinary departures
ta ta
vsbye
  • UK
20 8.7

A casual way to say goodbye to someone

is a neutral short remark without informal tone
cheerio
vsbye
  • UK
14 8.9

A friendly way to say goodbye

is a neutral remark without the friendly British tone
toodle
vsbye
  • Archaic
14 9.9

A playful word people use to say goodbye

is the neutral short remark without playful tone
arrivederci
vsbye
11 9.8

A friendly way to say goodbye

is a neutral short remark without foreign language flavour
8 9.8

A German phrase people use to say goodbye

is a plain short remark without foreign language connotations
namaste
vsbye
8 7.3

A respectful hello or goodbye said with a slight bow and hands pressed together

is a short spoken remark not requiring a gesture
7 8.0

A polite goodbye said when you do not expect to see someone again

is the brief everyday remark without implying finality
pip pip
vsbye
  • Archaic
4 9.9

A friendly old-fashioned British way to say goodbye

is the modern neutral remark rather than a dated phrase
good-by
vsbye
2 4.4

Words or actions people use when they leave each other

is the short everyday spoken remark used on leaving
leave-taking
vsbye
  • Formal
1 7.0

To say goodbye in a polite or formal way

is the short casual remark used at the moment of leaving
ta ta for now
vsbye
  • UK
1 9.5

A friendly informal way to say goodbye when you will see or speak to someone soon

is the neutral remark that does not promise future contact
chao
vsbye
  • Philippine
1 8.6

A casual way to say goodbye to someone

is a neutral remark not tied to casual conversation
valediction
vsbye
  • Formal
1 9.6

A formal speech or words that say goodbye, often at a ceremony

is the everyday short remark rather than a ceremonial speech
so long
vsbye
  • Informal
1 6.3

A casual word for goodbye used when leaving someone

is a neutral short remark usable in many situations
1 4.6

A short spoken or written message saying goodbye and good wishes

is the short casual remark used when leaving a place
love you and leave you
vsbye
  • Informal
8.2

To say goodbye in a warm, loving way when you must leave

is a neutral remark without affection or regret

Antonyms

99 1.0

A friendly word or action you use when you meet someone

Idioms

by the bye
  • Archaic
2 9.0

To say something extra that is not about the main topic

Compounds

653 1.0

Words or actions people use when they leave

bye-bye
  • Informal
397 1.1

A friendly informal way to say goodbye when leaving

beddy-bye
  • Baby Talk
4 9.1

The time when a child goes to bed to sleep

1 7.4

A vote to choose someone for a political seat between regular elections

How Formal

adieu
  • Literature
30 9.3
farewell
194 1.9
goodbye
747 1.0
bye
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
bye-bye
  • Informal
397 1.1
see ya
  • Texting
222 8.4

Surface Forms

bye singular
byes plural

Etymology

The word bye is short for goodbye, which grew from a phrase that meant 'God be with you'. So saying bye is a quick way to wish someone well when you part.