1noun
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
“he had a bye in the first round”
01 Word definition
bye
3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants
Is BYE a word?
Yes. BYE is a 3-letter noun. an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
B-Y-EHow do you spell BYE?
BYE contains 3 letters, begins with B, and ends with E.
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Synonyms
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02 Letter breakdown
How is BYE spelled?
B1Y2E3
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About BYE.
How do you spell BYE?
BYE is spelled B-Y-E. It contains 3 letters.