by

by - preposition

  • In proximity to : near
  • Into the vicinity of and beyond : past
  • Through or through the medium {dx_def}see {dxt|medium:1||2}{/dx_def} of : via
  • In the direction of : toward
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"standing by the window"

Usage examples

Examples: "The word "by" is important to learn in spelling." "Can you use "by" in a sentence?" "Understanding "by" helps with reading comprehension."

by - thesaurus

Synonyms: through, via, in, per, with, about, around, near

SpellingJoy score for by

SpellingJoy Gematria

📚 Apprentice
56

Letter Values

B
5
Y
28

Etymology

Middle English, preposition & adverb, from Old English, preposition, be, bī; akin to Old High German bī by, near, Latin ambi- on both sides, around, Greek amphi