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by
by
/ˈbaɪ/
adverb
(
)
So as to pass a given point
(
by
,
past
)
so as to pass a given point
Every hour a train goes past
every hour a train goes past
In reserve; not for immediate use
(
aside
,
away
,
by
)
in reserve; not for immediate use
Started setting aside money to buy a car
started setting aside money to buy a car
Put something by for her old age
put something by for her old age
Has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day
has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day
preposition
(
)
Close to; in the proximity of.
(
by
,
near
)
Close to; in the proximity of.
(
)
By means of; with the assistance of; through the act or agency of
(
through
,
by
)
by means of; with the assistance of; through the act or agency of
(
)
Indicating measurements or dimensions of an object.
(
by
)
Indicating measurements or dimensions of an object.
(
)
Before a specific time or deadline.
(
by
)
Before a specific time or deadline.
(
)
Progressing on or through a specific path or direction.
(
along
,
by
)
Progressing on or through a specific path or direction.
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