Words / A1

BEYE/baɪ/

A short, informal goodbye is bye, often paired with See you later. Goodbye is a little more careful, and bye-bye is extra informal with children. Hi pairs with hello; bye pairs with leaving.

Meaning

An informal word you say when you leave.

Examples

• “Bye! See you tomorrow.”
• “Bye — call me later.”
• “She waved and said bye.”

Good to know

Informal goodbye. More careful: goodbye. Pair: see you…

Near in meaning

goodbye

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