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by

UK/bai/US
NGSL 1kA1

Definitions

n.

A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species)...

被、 经、 由

adj.

Out of the way, subsidiary

被、 经、 由

adv.

Along a path which runs past the speaker

经过、 在近处

prep.

Near or next to

被、 经、 由

Root Breakdown

Native English
byother
=by

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    "by" can be used in multiple ways.

  • 2.

    Understanding all uses of "by" takes practice.

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