Meaning of by in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /baɪ/

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  1. Adverb

    by

    Definitions

    1. so as to pass a given point

    Examples

    • « every hour a train goes past »
  2. 2. in reserve

    Examples

    • « not for immediate use »
    • « started setting aside money to buy a car »
    • « put something by for her old age »
    • « has a nestegg tucked away for a rainy day »

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