Kilo Lingo

/baɪ/

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Translation

A short, friendly word you say to someone when you leave or when they leave.

Word origin

A shortening of goodbye, which itself grew out of the old blessing God be with ye.

Origin
English
Root
goodbye

Examples

! .

"Bye" is a short, friendly way to say goodbye.

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You can say "bye" as you leave.

, .

"Bye for now" means you will speak again soon.

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This word is part of lesson 10.