interjection
used when you leave or when another person leaves
Bye, everyone!
Bye! See you tomorrow.
Common phrases & grammar
say bye · bye for now
American English
How to pronounce bye
interjection · nounA1Common word
BAI
/baɪ/
One syllable.
used when you leave or when another person leaves
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nountechnicalless common
a situation in a competition in which a player or team moves to the next round without playing
Our team got a bye in the first round.
She has a bye and will play next week.
Good to know
This meaning is used mainly in sports and competitions.
Common phrases & grammar
get a bye · first-round bye
get a bye in + round or stage
have a bye
Useful expressions
goodbye until later
Bye for now! I have to go.
a friendly or playful way to say goodbye
The little girl waved and said, “Bye-bye!”