bye
Translation
bye, goodbye, cheerio
Examples
Bye! See you tomorrow.
Bye! See you tomorrow.
I have to go now. Bye!
I have to go now. Bye!
Grammar Patterns
Bye! used alone to say goodbye Bye! Have a great day.
Bye, ((sb.))! used with a name to say goodbye Bye, John!
Similar Words
Synonyms: goodbye, farewell, see you later; Antonyms: hello, hi
Etymology
A shortening of 'goodbye', which itself is a contraction of 'God be with ye'.
Memory Tips
It's a short and friendly way to say goodbye. Imagine waving 'bye-bye' to a friend.