English dictionary
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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 | ||
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