English adverb: by | |||
1. | by so as to pass a given point | ||
Samples | Every hour a train goes past. | ||
Synonyms | past | ||
2. | by in reserve; not for immediate use | ||
Samples | Started setting aside money to buy a car. Put something by for her old age. Has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day. | ||
Synonyms | aside, away | ||