- pronunciation:
- baI
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adverb
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
next to; near.
That house is by a lake.
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| definition 2: |
through the means of.
We traveled by train in Japan. |
| definition 3: |
made through the work of.
I've read three books by that author. |
| definition 4: |
at or before a certain time.
You need to be at work by eight o'clock. |
| definition 5: |
through the action of.
He was hit by a car. |
| definition 6: |
in agreement with.
You have to play by the rules. |
| definition 7: |
according to a unit of measure.
This store sells apples by the pound. |
| related words: |
through |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
past in space or time.
A train sped by.Many years have gone by. |
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buy (to purchase)?
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buy sound alike but have different meanings.