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by the way

 

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Adverbial by the way has 1 sense
  1. by the way, by the bye, incidentally - introducing a different topic; "by the way, I won't go to the party"

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By The Way

Part of Speech: Phrase

Definition: Used to introduce a remark or question that is unrelated to the current topic of conversation.


Sentence Examples:

  1. Variant 1: By the way, did you remember to book your flight for the trip next week?
  2. Variant 2: By the way, have you eaten at that new restaurant?
  3. Variant 3: By the way, I picked up your package from the post office today.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Incidentally; used to introduce or emphasize something additional or unexpected.


Sentence Examples:

  1. Variant 1: I didn't know that, by the way.
  2. Variant 2: By the way, the supermarket is having a sale this weekend.
  3. Variant 3: The restaurant has some great desserts, by the way.

Part of Speech: Idiom

Definition: Used to interject or change the topic to something previously forgotten or left unmentioned.


Sentence Examples:

  1. Variant 1: I went to the store to buy groceries, and, by the way, I also got some flowers for mom.
  2. Variant 2: We need to hurry up, and, by the way, don't forget to take your keys.
  3. Variant 3: The movie was amazing, and, by the way, did you notice the hidden message at the end?

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