Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
by-the-bye
phrase
/ˈbaɪ ðə baɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to introduce a related point or to add a remark that may not be the main topic.
Examples
- By the bye, have you seen the new cafe that opened downtown?
- She mentioned, by the bye, that she would be traveling next week.
Meaning
It refers to something mentioned incidentally or in passing, often as an afterthought.
Synonyms
- incidentally
- by the way
- as a side note
