by
preposition/baɪ/CEFR A1দ্বারা, দিয়ে, পাশে
Meaning
Showing who did something, the means used, or a position beside something.
Example sentences
- The letter was written by Rina.চিঠিটি রিনা লিখেছিল।
- We travelled by bus.আমরা বাসে গিয়েছিলাম।
- He sat by the window.সে জানালার পাশে বসল।
A common mistake
I go to school by foot.→I go to school on foot.
যানবাহনে by — by bus, by train, by air। কিন্তু হেঁটে গেলে 'on foot'। আর 'by a bus' নয়, article ছাড়াই।
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms: beside
Similar words, and what each means
- beside
পাশে, নিকটে
Next to or at the side of someone or something.
Other English words for “দ্বারা, দিয়ে, পাশে”
Idioms using “by”
- By fits and starts
থেমে থেমে, অনিয়মিতভাবে
- By hook or by crook
যেভাবেই হোক, ন্যায়-অন্যায় যেভাবেই
- By leaps and bounds
দ্রুতগতিতে
“by” in our lessons
get back — I'll get back home by 8 tonight.
Phrasal Verbs with Get →Group phrasal verbs by meaning: 'take on' and 'take over' both involve responsibility, so learn them side by side.
Phrasal Verbs with Take →'Come across' has two meanings: to find something by chance ('I came across a photo') and to give an impression ('she comes across as friendly'). Read the sentence to choose.
Phrasal Verbs with Come →
Where this word is used
Check yourself
“by” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • দিকে
- • ভেতর দিয়ে, মধ্য দিয়ে
- • পরে
- • দ্বারা, দিয়ে, পাশে
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দ্বারা, দিয়ে, পাশে — by (preposition) — দ্বারা, দিয়ে, পাশে. Showing who did something, the means used, or a position beside something.
Which word is closest in meaning to “by”?
- • beside
- • except
- • during
- • beyond
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beside — beside — পাশে, নিকটে. Next to or at the side of someone or something.