by - English for the Planet by by The word "by" is used as a preposition and as an adverb Use "by" when something is close, or when talking about a method of transportation You can also use "by" to refer to a source Time sure goes by fast I was just walking by and thought I'd stop to say "hello " Who is this
8 Ways to Use the Preposition BY - EnglishClub The word “by” is very common in English It can be used in lots of different situations and contexts It is mostly used as a preposition but it can also in fact be used as an adverb In this article, I explain the common uses of “by” as a preposition “by” + place The meaning is: beside, at the side of, next to, close to examples: The house is by a river David lives by a train