- pronunciation:
- baI
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb
- phrases:
- by and by, by and large
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
next to; near.
The trees by the path are over a hundred years old.
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| definition 2: |
through the means of; on.
We travel by train. |
| definition 3: |
beyond; past.
The bus went by the station without stopping.
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| definition 4: |
made or created through the work of.
Our class read a play by Shaw. |
| definition 5: |
at or before a certain time.
Get here by tomorrow. |
| definition 6: |
through the action of.
He was hit by a car. |
| definition 7: |
in agreement with; according to.
Play by the rules. |
| definition 8: |
during.
We will work by day. |
| related words: |
round, through |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
on hand; nearby.
There is a hospital close by. |
| definition 2: |
past.
A train sped by. |
| phrase: |
by and by, by and large |
Are you looking for the word
buy (to purchase)?
By and
buy sound alike but have different meanings.