By
preposition
Used to show who or what does an action.
This book was written by George Orwell.
Often appears as...
- painted by
- written by
preposition
Used to show the means or method.
We travelled by train.
Often appears as...
- by bus
- by car
preposition
Close to or next to something or someone.
The hotel is by the sea.
Often appears as...
- by the beach
- by the window
preposition
Used to show measurements or amounts.
Eggs are sold by the dozen.
Often appears as...
- by the meter
- by the kilogram
preposition
Not later than.
I will be home by 5 o'clock.
Often appears as...
- by tomorrow
- by the end of the week
adverb
Near; close at hand.
I'll stay by in case you need help.
Often appears as...
- stand by
- pass by
adverb
Past from one side to another.
I saw her walk by without saying hello.
Often appears as...
- run by
- drive by
preposition
Used to show who or what does an action.
This book was written by George Orwell.
Often appears as...
- painted by
- written by
preposition
Used to show the means or method.
We travelled by train.
Often appears as...
- by bus
- by car
preposition
Close to or next to something or someone.
The hotel is by the sea.
Often appears as...
- by the beach
- by the window
preposition
Used to show measurements or amounts.
Eggs are sold by the dozen.
Often appears as...
- by the meter
- by the kilogram
preposition
Not later than.
I will be home by 5 o'clock.
Often appears as...
- by tomorrow
- by the end of the week
adverb
Near; close at hand.
I'll stay by in case you need help.
Often appears as...
- stand by
- pass by
adverb
Past from one side to another.
I saw her walk by without saying hello.
Often appears as...
- run by
- drive by
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Pro Tip 1/2Passive Voice
Often used in passive voice where the subject receives the action.
The song was played by the band.
Pro Tip 2/2Agent Highlight
Emphasizes the agent performing an action where the agent is not the focus.
The cake was baked by my mother.
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