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Adverbial by has 2 senses

by, past - so as to pass a given point; "every hour a train goes past"
aside, by, away - in reserve; not for immediate use; "started setting aside money to buy a car"; "put something by for her old age"; "has a nestegg tucked away for a rainy day"

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by

Description:

The term "by" can function as various parts of speech including adverb, preposition, and noun. It is a versatile word used to indicate the agent performing an action, means, proximity, and more.

Adverb:

1. Indicating the agent performing an action or the means through which an action is performed.

Example sentence: She wrote a letter by hand.

2. Expressing the method or manner of doing something.

Example sentence: She fixed her car by herself.

Preposition:

1. Denoting close proximity or nearness.

Example sentence: The café is located by the park.

2. Indicating the author, creator, or originator of a work.

Example sentence: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a timeless tragedy.

Noun:

1. A secondary or auxiliary person typically used to perform specific tasks.

Example sentence: The gardener's helper is a handyman by trade.

2. Pass or free admission, especially in sports or entertainment events.

Example sentence: We managed to get in for free, thanks to a by from one of the organizers.