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The preposition “by” is very common in English and has several meanings depending on context. Let’s break it down clearly with examples and helpful visuals.
1. “By” = Near / Next to (place)
It shows that something is beside or close to something else.
Examples:
The dog is sitting by the door.
She is standing by her friend.
2. “By” = Who did the action (agent)
Used especially in passive voice to show who did something.
Examples:
The book was written by him.
The painting was made by an artist.
👉 Active: She wrote the book.
👉 Passive: The book was written by her.
3. “By” = Method / How something is done
Shows how something happens.
Examples:
He traveled by bus.
She sent the message by email.
They paid by card.
4. “By” = Deadline / Time limit
Means before or not later than a certain time.
Examples:
Finish your homework by 8 PM.
I will call you by tomorrow.
5. “By” = Through a process / Means of doing
Shows how something is achieved.
Examples:
He learned English by practicing daily.
She improved by working hard.
6. “By” = Measurement / Amount difference
Used to show the amount of difference.
Examples:
The price increased by 10%.
He missed the train by 5 minutes.