0 used to show the person or thing that does something:
The motorcycle was driven by a tiny bald man.
We were amazed by what she told us.
The book was translated by a well-known author.
I felt frightened by the anger in his voice.
1 used to show how something is done:
2 near or at the side of:
3 not later than; at or before:
4 used to show measurements or amounts:
Our office floor space measured twelve metres by ten (= was twelve metres in one direction and ten in the other).
Freelance workers are paid by the hour (= for every hour they work).
These phones have sold by the thousand (= several thousand have been sold).
The death toll from the hurricane was climbing minute by minute/by the minute.
The credibility of the campaign has deterioriated month by month/by the month.
The book paints a detailed, week-by-week portrait of his father's illness.
5 during:
6 used when describing someone's character, job, etc.:
7 If something is all right/fine by someone, they agree that it can happen:
9 used to show the person or thing that causes something to happen or to exist:
10 used to show how something is done:
11 according to:
12 not later than; at or before:
She promised to be back by 10 p.m.
13 used to show measurements or amounts:
14 during:
The roof of the temple was held up by a row of thick stone columns.
The girl's mother was at home today, being comforted by relatives.
The temperature is controlled by a thermostat.
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