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'by' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'by' with 20 example sentences.


by adverb

: so as to pass a given point

: in reserve; not for immediate use


  • I went by there last night.
  • You won't believe who came by today.
  • By then, it was far too late.
  • I wish I were by your side.
  • I'm used to it by now.
  • By the way, where do you live?
  • You can't go there by yourself.
  • I can't do it by myself.
  • I live in this house by myself.
  • He doesn't want to live by himself.
  • No one can bring back time gone by.
  • The world record is held by an American.
  • Come by later, I have something for you.
  • How long does it take by car?
  • Did you come here by car?
  • He did everything by himself.
  • He goes to the office by car.
  • What did he mean by that?
  • You're wanted by the police.
  • He is getting better bit by bit.
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