By
/baɪ/
noun
A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
Synonyms: king of insects
noun
A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
“geography bee”
A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
noun
A ring or torque; a bracelet.
noun
The name of the Latin-script letter B.
noun
(usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.
Synonyms: bee block
adjective
Out of the way, subsidiary.
adverb
Along a path which runs past the speaker.
“I watched as it passed by.”
In the vicinity, near.
“The shop is hard by the High Street.”
To or at a place, as a residence or place of business.
“I'll stop by on my way home from work.”
preposition
Near or next to.
“The mailbox is by the bus stop.”
From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past.
“He ran straight by me.”
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
“Be back by ten o'clock!.”
noun
The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team.
“Craig's Crew plays the bye next week.”
An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman.
A dwelling.
interjection
Goodbye.