Bye
interjection
A shorter way of saying goodbye and expressing farewell when leaving or ending a conversation.
I have to go now, bye!
Often appears as...
- bye now
- bye bye
noun
A situation in sports, often in a tournament, where a player or team advances to the next round without having to compete.
As the top seed, she got a bye in the first round of the tennis tournament.
Often appears as...
- first round bye
- second round bye
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Technical
noun
A reserve which did not compete in a competition, but may be called upon to fill a vacancy.
Batsman missed the ball, it's a bye to the team.
Often appears as...
- bye run
- four byes
Usage tips
Technical
interjection
A shorter way of saying goodbye and expressing farewell when leaving or ending a conversation.
I have to go now, bye!
Often appears as...
- bye now
- bye bye
noun
A situation in sports, often in a tournament, where a player or team advances to the next round without having to compete.
As the top seed, she got a bye in the first round of the tennis tournament.
Often appears as...
- first round bye
- second round bye
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A reserve which did not compete in a competition, but may be called upon to fill a vacancy.
Batsman missed the ball, it's a bye to the team.
Often appears as...
- bye run
- four byes
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Farewell
Use 'bye' in casual conversations with friends, family, or peers.
See you tomorrow, bye!
Pro Tip 2/3Quick Exit
'Bye' is suitable when leaving abruptly or in a hurry.
Oops, I'm late, bye!
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Endearment
Saying 'bye bye' can sound affectionate, often used with children.
Goodnight little one, bye bye!
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Farewell
Use 'bye' in casual conversations with friends, family, or peers.
See you tomorrow, bye!
Pro Tip 2/3Quick Exit
'Bye' is suitable when leaving abruptly or in a hurry.
Oops, I'm late, bye!
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Endearment
Saying 'bye bye' can sound affectionate, often used with children.
Goodnight little one, bye bye!
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Farewell
Use 'bye' in casual conversations with friends, family, or peers.
See you tomorrow, bye!
Pro Tip 2/3Quick Exit
'Bye' is suitable when leaving abruptly or in a hurry.
Oops, I'm late, bye!
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Endearment
Saying 'bye bye' can sound affectionate, often used with children.
Goodnight little one, bye bye!
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The Sea Turtles of...
listen, thank you so much and keep up the fantastic work. We really appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you for having us. We're very happy to share this with you. Thanks bye Chanel. Bye. What a fantastic species and lady but that's all we've got time for this week and join me again when I'll be speaking to another wildlife enthusiast from somewhere around the
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The Cockroach Beatbox
This is the first time this has ever happened in the history of mankind. Human beatbox to a cockroach leg. When you guys go back to your high school, think about neuroscience and how you guys can begin the neuro-revolution. Thank you very much. Bye bye.
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We don't "move on" from...
to nothing, that stays with you. When you watch your son, who isn't even two years old yet, walk up to his father's bed on the last day of his life, like he knows what's coming in a few hours, and say, "I love you. All done. Bye, bye."
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Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily upset this morning a young solitary male is also on the scene he Swagger's in perhaps for a drink and a bite to eat but to him the bye is also an attractive
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Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily upset this morning a young solitary male is also on the scene he Swagger's in perhaps for a drink and a bite to eat but to him the bye is also an attractive
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Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
members on any given day several groups may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily upset this morning a young solitary male is also on the scene he Swagger's in perhaps for a drink and a bite to eat
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Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
harem of unrelated females and family members on any given day several groups may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily upset this morning a young solitary male is also on the scene he Swagger's in
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Making sense of...
actually cheaper for me to have a computer so you can come to my computer but I'm not it's much less sexy but the food is really good the food is great at my house yeah bye sweetie
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Gabby Giffords and Mark...
Be passionate. Be courageous. Be your best. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you everybody. Bye bye.
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Disabled Baby Elephant...
every day andrea sets off with her loyal helpers on the 45-minute walk to the bye
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The Sea Turtles of...
listen, thank you so much and keep up the fantastic work. We really appreciate it. Thank you. Thank you for having us. We're very happy to share this with you. Thanks bye Chanel. Bye. What a fantastic species and lady but that's all we've got time for this week and join me again when I'll be speaking to another wildlife enthusiast from somewhere around the
Video examples
The Cockroach Beatbox
This is the first time this has ever happened in the history of mankind. Human beatbox to a cockroach leg. When you guys go back to your high school, think about neuroscience and how you guys can begin the neuro-revolution. Thank you very much. Bye bye.
Video examples
We don't "move on" from...
to nothing, that stays with you. When you watch your son, who isn't even two years old yet, walk up to his father's bed on the last day of his life, like he knows what's coming in a few hours, and say, "I love you. All done. Bye, bye."
Video examples
Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily upset this morning a young solitary male is also on the scene he Swagger's in perhaps for a drink and a bite to eat but to him the bye is also an attractive
Video examples
Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily upset this morning a young solitary male is also on the scene he Swagger's in perhaps for a drink and a bite to eat but to him the bye is also an attractive
Video examples
Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
members on any given day several groups may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily upset this morning a young solitary male is also on the scene he Swagger's in perhaps for a drink and a bite to eat
Video examples
Gorilla vs. Gorilla PIPE...
harem of unrelated females and family members on any given day several groups may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily upset this morning a young solitary male is also on the scene he Swagger's in
Video examples
Making sense of...
actually cheaper for me to have a computer so you can come to my computer but I'm not it's much less sexy but the food is really good the food is great at my house yeah bye sweetie
Video examples
Gabby Giffords and Mark...
Be passionate. Be courageous. Be your best. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you everybody. Bye bye.
Video examples
Disabled Baby Elephant...
every day andrea sets off with her loyal helpers on the 45-minute walk to the bye
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Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
I know that one of the great arts that the writer develops is the art of saying, 'No. No, I'm finished. Bye.' And leaving it alone. I will not write it into the ground. I will not write the life out of it. I won't do that.
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Nikki Glaser
American Comedian
My logic used to be if I get angry at my boyfriend, he could say, 'Well, if that thing I do that I don't want to stop doing makes you mad, I don't need to be with you. Bye!' And then he'd leave me. Forever.
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Brian Urlacher
American Athlete
Yeah during the bye week I watch games. I usually do something with my family. We'll go away for a couple of days or something, but I definitely watch football on that Sunday afternoon.
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Saqib Saleem
Indian Actor
It's so hard saying goodbye... it's hard saying good bye to all the things that one has held dear for weeks, months, sometimes years.
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Jacki Weaver
Australian Actress
I'm always shy when I meet people I admire so I wouldn't be able to say anything rather than, 'How do you do? Love you! Bye!
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Sara Cox
English Entertainer
It will really break my heart when I say bye to 'Breakfast'... but I will be pleased to get my life back.
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Thora Hird
British Actress
Until I got married, when I used to go out, my mother said good bye to me as though I was emigrating.
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Matt Cassel
American Athlete
Any time you get a bye week you embrace it as a player.
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Gautam Rode
Indian Actor
I'll never say good bye to TV. I belong there.
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Steve Young
American Athlete
Bye weeks are nerve‑wracking.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
I know that one of the great arts that the writer develops is the art of saying, 'No. No, I'm finished. Bye.' And leaving it alone. I will not write it into the ground. I will not write the life out of it. I won't do that.
Quote examples
Nikki Glaser
American Comedian
My logic used to be if I get angry at my boyfriend, he could say, 'Well, if that thing I do that I don't want to stop doing makes you mad, I don't need to be with you. Bye!' And then he'd leave me. Forever.
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Brian Urlacher
American Athlete
Yeah during the bye week I watch games. I usually do something with my family. We'll go away for a couple of days or something, but I definitely watch football on that Sunday afternoon.
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Saqib Saleem
Indian Actor
It's so hard saying goodbye... it's hard saying good bye to all the things that one has held dear for weeks, months, sometimes years.
Quote examples
Jacki Weaver
Australian Actress
I'm always shy when I meet people I admire so I wouldn't be able to say anything rather than, 'How do you do? Love you! Bye!
Quote examples
Sara Cox
English Entertainer
It will really break my heart when I say bye to 'Breakfast'... but I will be pleased to get my life back.
Quote examples
Thora Hird
British Actress
Until I got married, when I used to go out, my mother said good bye to me as though I was emigrating.
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Matt Cassel
American Athlete
Any time you get a bye week you embrace it as a player.
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Gautam Rode
Indian Actor
I'll never say good bye to TV. I belong there.
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Steve Young
American Athlete
Bye weeks are nerve‑wracking.
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