Particle By
Different meanings
By for movement near or past a person or thing or in time.
| Pass by | He gave me a strange look and passed by without speaking. |
| Fly by | |
| Go by | The cat was lying on the sofa and she paused to stroke it as she went by. |
| Slip by | This is an opportunity that should not be allowed to slip by. |
| Stand by | I was standing by the window, looking at the city. |
| Wizz by |
By for visiting Visit sb
casually and for a short time.
| Come by | Finally, they came by but I was in class so they left a note, telling me where to pick up the suitcase and what the claim number was. |
| Drop by | |
| Go by | |
| Stop by | |
| Swing by | I thought we would rent a car and drive to Grand Junction, maybe swinging by to see Jack on the way there. |
Top By for loyalty Act according
to rules or directions or support sb or what they say.
| Abide by | |
| Go by | |
| Live by | |
| Stand by | If she loves him enough surely she will stand by him. |
| Stick by | |
| Swear by |
By for preparation Getting ready
for sth.
| Lay by | |
| Stand by | NATO troops were standing by to disarm the rebels if the deal was signed. |
| Put by | |
| Sit by | There is so much suffering around us and yet the majority of us sit by and do nothing. |