by

/baɪ/ preposition A1 Neutral

Meaning

Used to show how something is done or the location of something.

💡 Used to show the way or method of doing something.

Example Sentences

I go to school by bus every morning .

The book is by the window .

Word in Context

Anna eats breakfast by the window . She drinks tea and looks at the street . Her dog sits by the door and waits .

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