Meaning of by in English

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 »