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 by by /ˈbaɪ/

adverb

  1. () 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
  2. 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

  1. () Close to; in the proximity of.  ( by , near )
    Close to; in the proximity of.
  2. () 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
  3. () Indicating measurements or dimensions of an object.  ( by )
    Indicating measurements or dimensions of an object.
  4. () Before a specific time or deadline.  ( by )
    Before a specific time or deadline.
  5. () Progressing on or through a specific path or direction.  ( along , by )
    Progressing on or through a specific path or direction.