100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "by"

Definition

The adverb by has several meanings, including:

1. Indicating the means or manner of achieving something (e.g., "She traveled by train").
2. Indicating the proximity to a person or thing (e.g., "The house is by the lake").
3. Indicating the agent performing an action in passive constructions (e.g., "The book was written by her").
4. Referring to a point in time, often used in phrases (e.g., "Please finish the work by Friday").
5. Indicating a degree or amount (e.g., "The price increased by 10%").

Synonyms

• Through
• Via
• Along
• Near
• Next to
• With
• According to
• By means of

Antonyms

• Away from
• Distant from
• Without

Examples

1. She will come by tomorrow.
2. The package was delivered by the courier.
3. He stood by the window.
4. The project should be completed by next week.
5. I prefer to travel by car.
6. The painting was created by a famous artist.
7. He passed by without saying hello.
8. Please submit your report by the end of the day.
9. The train is scheduled to arrive by noon.
10. She walked by the beach every morning.
11. The decision was made by the committee.
12. Can you get here by 5 PM?
13. We traveled by bus on our trip.
14. He lives by the river.
15. The book was published by a well-known publisher.
16. She got to work by bike.
17. The flowers grow by the fence.
18. The letter was sent by express mail.
19. Please let me know by email.
20. The car was parked by the curb.
21. He stood by while she spoke.
22. The deadline is by the end of the month.
23. You can reach me by phone.
24. They walked by the old church.
25. The recipe calls for cooking by simmering.
26. I prefer to pay by credit card.
27. She passed by the shop on her way home.
28. He was standing by the door.
29. The agreement was signed by both parties.
30. The report should be ready by Friday.
31. She enjoys reading by the fireplace.
32. The meeting will start by 10 AM.
33. We will travel by plane for our vacation.
34. The kids played by the playground.
35. I was surprised by the news.
36. They decided to go by train instead.
37. The store is by the supermarket.
38. The book was inspired by true events.
39. He learned to cook by watching videos.
40. You should submit your application by the deadline.
41. She arrived by taxi.
42. He was standing by his friend during the ceremony.
43. The road was blocked by construction.
44. They communicated by sending emails.
45. The monument is located by the riverbank.
46. She earned money by working extra hours.
47. The instructions were given by the teacher.
48. We will meet by the entrance.
49. The project was completed by a team of experts.
50. I like to listen to music by the ocean.
51. The event will be held by the lake.
52. She chose to travel by herself.
53. The cat sat by the fire.
54. You can order by phone or online.
55. They walked by the waterfall.
56. The movie was directed by a talented filmmaker.
57. He arrived by bus because his car broke down.
58. The children were playing by the fountain.
59. The package was sent by air mail.
60. She was impressed by the performance.
61. The work needs to be finished by tomorrow.
62. The shop is located by the park.
63. He was inspired by her dedication.
64. The news spread quickly by word of mouth.
65. The team won the game by a large margin.
66. He learned by experience.
67. She walked by the art gallery.
68. The project was funded by donations.
69. We can communicate by chat.
70. They live by the coast.
71. The book was edited by a professional.
72. The event is scheduled to start by noon.
73. She prefers to work by herself.
74. The photograph was taken by a friend.
75. The instructions were written by the manufacturer.
76. He finished the race by a hair.
77. The restaurant is located by the shopping mall.
78. She felt supported by her family.
79. The results were surprising by any measure.
80. We will be traveling by ferry to the island.
81. He expressed his ideas by writing.
82. They were standing by the entrance.
83. The package arrived by courier.
84. She chose to travel by train for comfort.
85. The car was parked by the entrance.
86. He was guided by his instincts.
87. The information was provided by the researcher.
88. The children played by the river.
89. The presentation was made by the manager.
90. The city is known by its vibrant culture.
91. The message was conveyed by a friend.
92. They walked by the lake at sunset.
93. The concert was organized by a local group.
94. The report was filed by the deadline.
95. She felt uplifted by the compliments.
96. They traveled by boat during their vacation.
97. The house is situated by the mountains.
98. He was excited by the opportunity.
99. The results were influenced by various factors.
100. She was impressed by the quality of the work.