Synonyms for

Bye

Verb / baɪ / Another word for bye — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an expression of good wishes at parting

Synonyms & similar words

aurevoir aufwiedersehen goodby arrivederci goodday sayonara pass byebye goodbye cheerio solong adieu adios farewell goodbye adios ciao cheerio ta-ta toodle-oo adieu sayonara Godspeed bye-bye later

Synonyms by register

Formal

farewell adieu

Informal

see ya later cheerio ta-ta so long

Literary

adieu farewell

Antonyms

hello welcome greetings salutations hail

Common collocations

  • say bye
  • wave bye
  • bye for now
  • bye-bye
  • goodbye
  • bye then
  • bye-bye now

Word family

noun bye
verb bid farewell

Usage note

Primarily used as an informal farewell. 'Bye' is a shortened form of 'goodbye'.

Example sentences

  1. I said bye to my friends before leaving the party.
  2. Bye, Mom! Have a good day at work.
  3. He waved bye to his grandparents as they drove away.
  4. The team said bye to their coach after the last game of the season.
  5. I always say bye to my dog before leaving the house.

Quotes

  • 'Goodbye' is a contraction of 'God be with ye.'
  • 'Every goodbye makes the next hello closer.' - Unknown
  • 'The two hardest things to say in life are hello for the first time and goodbye for the last.' - Moira Rogers

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