Cool MateBye
UK /["/baɪ/"]/US /["/baɪ/"]/
Definition
goodbye
In simple words: A way to say you are leaving or ending a conversation.
Examples
- Bye! See you next week.
- She waved bye-bye and got into the car.
- Bye for now Dad!
Usage notes
Use 'bye' in casual conversations with friends or family. It's not appropriate for formal situations, like meetings or professional emails.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of 'bye' as a short cut to saying goodbye quickly.
Collocations
- say bye
- wave goodbye
- bye for now
Synonyms
- goodbye
- adieu
- farewell
Antonyms
- hello
- greeting
Common mistakes
- Using 'bye' in a formal email instead of 'sincerely'.
- Saying 'bye' too early when someone is still talking.
- Confusing 'bye' with 'goodbye' in written texts.