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bye

The correct spelling is bye.

How to pronounce bye

/baɪ/
noun

IPA: /baɪ/

Say it like: Ee

The correct spelling is bye. The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a w… For example: "Craig's Crew plays the bye next week."

Usage Examples

Craig's Crew plays the bye next week.

geography bee

The mailbox is by the bus stop.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team.
  2. 2.An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman.
  3. 3.A dwelling.
  4. 4.A thing not directly aimed at; something which is a secondary object of regard; an object by the way, etc.
  5. 5.A pass.

interjection

  1. 1.Goodbye.

preposition

  1. 1.Near or next to.
  2. 2.From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past.
  3. 3.Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
  4. 4.Indicates the person or thing that does or causes something: Through the action or presence of.
  5. 5.Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.

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