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by Definition and Meaning in English (by definition)

preposition
Synonyms:throughvia
Quick Answer • Definition

By definition: Indicating the agent performing an action or the means used to achieve something.

Definitions of By

  1. 1preposition

    Indicating the agent performing an action or the means used to achieve something.

  2. 2preposition

    Indicating proximity or position next to something.

  3. 3preposition

    Indicating a deadline or a point in time before which something must happen.

Example Sentences

casual

“The book was written by a famous author.”

casual

“She sat by the window, reading a novel.”

business

“Please submit your report by Friday.”

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Inflected Word Forms

adverbnearby
adverbthereby
adverbwhereby

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

by the wayidiom

Used to introduce a new topic or a casual remark.

by and largeidiom

In general; on the whole.

by heartidiom

Learned completely and memorized.

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By definition: Indicating the agent performing an action or the means used to achieve something.
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'By' translates to 'by' in English. By definition: Indicating the agent performing an action or the means used to achieve something.
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