By

Definition of by:

part of speech: preposition

At the side of: near to: through, denoting the agent, cause, means, etc.

part of speech: adverb

Near; in passing; in presence of; away.

part of speech: adverb

Near: passing near: in presence of: aside, away.

part of speech: adverb

Near, present, aside; by and by, after some time.

part of speech: preposition

Next or near to; with; along; over; through; in, on, or at; past and beyond; after.

part of speech: adverb

Near to; through; denoting agency or means.

Usage examples for by:

• By the way, why did you do it? "The Brass Bowl", Louis Joseph Vance.

• You must know by now. "Kenny", Leona Dalrymple.

• And now, my dear, beautiful child, good- by "NAPOLEON AND BLUCHER", L. Muhlbach.

• What does she mean by 'too late'? "The Gloved Hand", Burton E. Stevenson.