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What does by mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word by? Here's what it means.

Preposition
  1. Near or next to.
  2. At some time before (the given time), or before the end of a given time interval.
  3. Indicates the actor in a clause with its verb in the passive voice: Through the action or presence of.
  4. Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
  5. Indicates the cause of a condition or event: Through the action of, caused by, responsibility for; by dint of.
  6. Indicates a means: Involving/using the means of.
  7. Indicates a source of light: Medium emanating from hot sources.
  8. Indicates an authority, rule, or permission followed.
  9. Indicates the amount of some progression: With a change of.
  10. In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
  11. Indicates a referenced source: According to.
  12. Indicates an oath: With the authority of.
  13. Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
Adverb
  1. Along a path which runs by the speaker.
  2. In the vicinity, near.
  3. To or at a place, as a residence or place of business.
  4. Aside, away.
Adjective
  1. Out of the way, subsidiary.
Noun
  1. (card game) A pass
Interjection
  1. Alternative spelling of bye
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