English · Daily Life
by
/baɪ/
[/baɪ/]
near; through the means of
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
Beside something, or used to show who did or how something was done.
Example
The painting was made by a child.
The painting was made by a child.
Etymology
From Old English 'bi', meaning 'near' or 'about'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for agents in passive sentences, deadlines, and nearness.