by (Meaning)
by (r)
so as to pass a given point
in reserve; not for immediate use
by (pref.)
In the neighborhood of; near or next to; not far from; close to; along with; as, come and sit by me.
On; along; in traversing. Compare 5.
Near to, while passing; hence, from one to the other side of; past; as, to go by a church.
Used in specifying adjacent dimensions; as, a cabin twenty feet by forty.
Against.
With, as means, way, process, etc.; through means of; with aid of; through; through the act or agency of; as, a city is destroyed by fire; profit is made by commerce; to take by force.
by (adv.)
Near; in the neighborhood; present; as, there was no person by at the time.
Passing near; going past; past; beyond; as, the procession has gone by; a bird flew by.
Aside; as, to lay by; to put by.
by (a.)
Out of the common path; aside; -- used in composition, giving the meaning of something aside, secondary, or incidental, or collateral matter, a thing private or avoiding notice; as, by-line, by-place, by-play, by-street. It was formerly more freely used in composition than it is now; as, by-business, by-concernment, by-design, by-interest, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of by
by Sentence Examples
- She walked by the park on her way to work.
- The book was written by a famous author.
- The deadline for the project is set by next Friday.
- He fixed the table by using a hammer and nails.
- They traveled to Europe by plane.
- The vase fell off the shelf by accident.
- He won the game by scoring the final goal.
- By the riverbank, there was a peaceful spot for picnics.
- She expressed her gratitude by sending a thank-you card.
- By following the instructions carefully, you can assemble the furniture easily.
FAQs About the word by
so as to pass a given point, in reserve; not for immediate useIn the neighborhood of; near or next to; not far from; close to; along with; as, come and sit by m
through,via, under,across, along, underneath, throughout,near, beyond, beneath
No antonyms found.
She walked by the park on her way to work.
The book was written by a famous author.
The deadline for the project is set by next Friday.
He fixed the table by using a hammer and nails.
