(of time or event, also as preposition) During an entire period
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Nearby or within reach
“My loyal dog sat by as we waited.”
So as to go past
“A cat flashed by across the footpath.”
Away or to one side
“The women spent much time after harvest putting jams by for winter and spring.”
(of time or event, also as preposition) During an entire period
At, on, in or to a higher place
In close proximity to
After a passive verb
“The project was successfully completed by the hard work of the team.”
Indicating the location of a physical object beside a place or object
“My nightlight was by the bed.”
Indicating a deadline or the end of a particular time period
“Make sure you are home by midnight.”
Past and beyond
“We drove by the library earlier today.”
In accord with one's judgment or disposition
“Whatever you decide is fine by me.”
During the course of
“She attends school by day and works as a bartender by night.”
As a result of
Expressing agency
Located close to
During the course of
Related to, or having to do with
In keeping with given expectations, norms, ideals, or rules
Next to or adjoining something else
Only a short distance away or apart in space or time
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