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by

Pronunciation: [/baɪ/]

Word

Learn how to use by in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “location”

(preposition) indicating the agent performing an action or the means of achieving something. It tells you who is doing something or how something is done.

Example

The book was written by Jane Austen.

Example

The painting was not created by the famous artist.

Example

Who was the play written by?

Context: “passing a location”

(preposition) used to show passing a location. It tells you the route or path through which something moves or is done.

Example

I will drive by your house on my way home.

Example

I didn't see anyone when I walked by the park.

Example

Did you notice anything when you passed by the store?

How to pronounce by

Pronunciation: [/baɪ/]

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