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Opposite of by

Because the opposite of by shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• preposition (Context 1)

Indicating location near, beside, or next to something.

Usage Example

"They rented a small cottage far from the lake for the summer."

Strongest
far from
away from

• preposition (Context 2)

Not later than a specified time or deadline.

Usage Example

"All applications must be submitted after Friday afternoon."

Strongest
after

• adverb (Context 3)

Near at hand or in close proximity.

Usage Example

"The paramedics stood far in case anyone needed medical attention."

Strongest
far
away
Strong
afar

• adjective (Context 4)

Located to the side, out of the main way, or secondary in importance.

Usage Example

"The hikers took a quiet main-road to avoid the heavy highway traffic."

Strongest
main
major
primary
Strong
principal

Similar words to by

Words similar to by shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bye
beside
aside
side
nearby
no later than
past
next to
See all synonyms of by

• Nearby Words

buzzkill
buzzworthy
buzzy
by
bye
bygone
bypass

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for By. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/by
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