by

prepositionA1 · Beginner

Near, next to, or done through.

Meanings of «by»

1. preposition

near, next to, or done through

She sat by the window and read.

2. preposition

before or not later than a stated time

Please send the report by Friday morning.

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Synonyms and similar words

nearbeside

What A1 means

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