by Synonyms
Another word for by
• preposition (Context 1)
Indicating location near, beside, or next to something.
"They rented a small cottage beside the lake for the summer."
• adverb (Context 2)
So as to go past a particular point, person, or place.
"We watched the parade march past from our balcony."
• preposition (Context 3)
Not later than a specified time or deadline.
"All applications must be submitted no later than Friday afternoon."
• preposition (Context 4)
Indicating the means, method, or mode of transport used to achieve a result.
"She prefers to travel via train whenever visiting neighboring cities."
• preposition (Context 5)
Indicating the amount, degree, or unit of measurement, rate, or margin.
"The company's revenue increased to the tune of fifteen percent this quarter."
• adverb (Context 6)
Near at hand or in close proximity.
"The paramedics stood nearby in case anyone needed medical attention."
• adverb (Context 7)
Aside or in reserve for future use.
"They made sure to put some money aside for emergencies."
• noun (Context 8)
A variant spelling of 'bye', referring to the preferential status of a player or team automatically advancing to the next round of a tournament without playing an opponent.
"After finishing first in the regular season, the team earned a first-round bye in the playoffs."
• adjective (Context 9)
Located to the side, out of the main way, or secondary in importance.
"The hikers took a quiet side-road to avoid the heavy highway traffic."
Opposites of by
The opposite of by shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: