bye vs by vs buy
Definitions
noun
- an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
- a farewell remark
Examples
Simply smooth a little on your face at night, lie back and say goodbye to dull and lifeless skin.
If you're brave to say 'goodbye,' life will reward you with a 'hello.'. Paulo Coelho
The family didn't want a gastrostomy tube placed, but they weren't ready to say goodbye, either.
Definitions
adverb
- so as to pass a given point
- in reserve; not for immediate use
Examples
There were 42 free-kicks, two penalties, four bookings and three players sent off, two of whom had to be escorted from the pitch by police.
The difficulties of the next year or two will, no doubt, reawaken the pro-euro lobby.
Sceptics stung by that debacle may still be wary.
Definitions
verb
- obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
- acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange
- accept as true
- be worth or be capable of buying
- make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
noun
- an advantageous purchase
Examples
It's not bad but neither is it brilliant - which won't bother 99 per cent of buyers one jot as they are in it for the image.
When your bulbs arrive, or you buy them from the garden center, gather everyone together, hand out garden tools and start digging.
Most choose to buy in more affordable villages a little way away.
