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 …