Uses of “by”
- by + place = My laptop is by the window.
- by + method of transportation = She goes to work by bus.
- by + method of communication = We received the instructions by email.
- by + method of payment = I’ll pay by credit card.
- by + deadline = Send me the report by 5 pm.
“By” to express the way of doing something
By + verb (ing) = describe how
You can make a paper airplane by folding the paper like this.
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- You can open the can by using a knife . 🔪
- You can lose weight by exercising. 🏋️♂️
- I learned how to do that by reading this book. 📖
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How to use By
- To show how we do something
For example: Start by clicking here …