Word: BYE
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Definition of 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 win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team.
"Craig's Crew plays the bye next week."
- An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman.
- A dwelling.
- Goodbye.
- A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
- A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
"geography bee"
- A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
- A ring or torque; a bracelet.
- The name of the Latin-script letter B.
- (usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.
- Near or next to.
"The mailbox is by the bus stop."
- From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past.
"He ran straight by me."
- Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
"Be back by ten o'clock!."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "bye" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "bye", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BYE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BYE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BYE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BYE:
- # the bye effect
- # master of bye
- # playing with bye
- # in terms of bye
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