Meaning & Definition of By in English
English⟶
By
/baɪ/
adverb
1. So as to pass a given point
- "Every hour a train goes past"
synonym:
- by,
- past
2. In reserve
- Not for immediate use
- "Started setting aside money to buy a car"
- "Put something by for her old age"
- "Has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day"
synonym:
- aside,
- by,
- away
Examples of using
Our teacher comes to school by car.
I have to be back home by seven.
How long does it take from here to your house by bike?