Another word for by

Abreast of, adjoining, and according to are another word for by. Against and away are the opposites of by. On this page, find 33 synonyms for by, parts of speech, and examples of by sentences.

By synonyms

"By" can mean near, next to, or beside something or someone. It can also indicate through or via a means or method, showing the agent or instrument responsible for an action or result.

  • Abreast of
  • Abutting
  • According to
  • Adjacent to
  • Adjoining
  • Alongside
  • At
  • Attached to
  • Before
  • Beside
  • Beyond
  • Bordering
  • By/at the side of
  • Cheek by jowl with
  • Close to
  • Connected to
  • Connecting with
  • Contiguous with
  • Hard by
  • In front of
  • In good time for
  • Near
  • Nearest to
  • Neighbouring
  • Next door to
  • Next to
  • No later than
  • Overlooking
  • Past
  • Side by side with
  • With
  • Concerning

By sentences

  • The book was written by an unknown author.
  • She traveled by plane to her destination.
  • He fixed the car by himself yesterday.
  • The decision was made by the committee.
  • They communicated effectively by using gestures.
  • The cake was baked by my grandmother.
  • She solved the puzzle by logical deduction.

By parts of speech

Preposition