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Meaning ofbyin English

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Definitions

Preposition
1. indicating the agent or doer of an action; following a passive verb
2. before a specified time; within a time limit
  The project must be finished by Friday.
3. indicates the creator or author; existing through their work
  The painting was created by a famous artist.
4. involves using a particular means or method to achieve something
  We can travel by bus or by train.
5. in proportion to; per unit
  The price is calculated by the pound.
6. according to a referenced source
  The decision was made by the committee's vote.
7. from one side to the other; passing close
  The ship sailed by the island in the distance.
8. near or adjacent to something
  The house is located by the river and the park.
9. identifying a horse's sire; in horse breeding context
  The stallion was sired by a champion horse.
10. indicating the doer or cause of an action; responsible for
  The accident was caused by the driver's negligence.
11. in proportion to each; per unit
  The price is $10 by the dozen.
12. means of classification; grouping
  The books are organized by genre in the library.
13. amount of change; difference
  The difference in price is measured by the percentage of increase.
14. in a steady progression; one after another
  The students were called by name to receive their diplomas.
15. acted on in specified units or measure; sometimes exaggerated
  The farm produces wheat by the ton every harvest season.
16. according to an authority; standard
  The company's policies are determined by industry standards.
17. in an oath; sworn statement
  The witness swore to tell the truth by her honor.
18. separating dimensions; describing size
  The room's dimensions are measured by feet and inches.
19. at or with someone; among a group
  The gift was purchased by my family and friends together.
Adverb
1. along a path past someone
  The car drove by the pedestrian on the sidewalk.
2. moving past someone or something
  She walked by her friend without saying hello.
3. in the vicinity or near something; close by
  The store is located by the highway.
4. to or at a specific place; residence
  The kids like to play by the lake on weekends.
5. aside or away from something
  She put the book by the door so she wouldn't forget it.
Adjective
1. aside from the main path; secondary
  The hotel room has a beautiful view by the window.
2. a way to say goodbye; farewell
  It's time to say by to our friends and family.
3. located out of the way; subsidiary
  The by office is located in a separate building.
Noun
1. not directly involved; indirect
  The effect of the policy is a by product of the economic changes.
Interjection
1. an alternative to the usual way; secondary option
  We can try a by route to avoid the traffic jam.
2. farewell; an expression of parting
  It's time to say by to our colleagues.

Phrases

by and large一般而言；大多數
by all means當然；絕對
by chance偶然；無意中
by definition根據詞語或短語的定義
by far遠遠；比其他的多得多
by heart背下；記住
by hook or by crook不管用什麼手段；一定要
by myself獨自；無需他人幫助
by no means絕不；決不
by the way順便說一下；附帶說明
by the book按照規則或指示