This document provides information about the uses of the preposition "by" in the English language. It indicates position, time, or means. Examples are given to illustrate its use to show position ("by the hotel"), time ("by 11:00pm"), or means ("written by Robert Frost"). Grammatical patterns, collocations, set phrases, and exercises are also referenced as ways to learn about this preposition.

1. Native EnglishNatural Grammar

2. ByPrepositionIndicates:A position

3. Time: On or before a certain time

4. A means or execution Position:The restaurant is by the hotel.They drove by the house.Time:You must be home by 11:00pm.By the time we get there . . .Means:Ex: It was written by Robert FrostIt was painted by hand.Grammar Patterns

5. ByPrepositionIndicates:A position

6. Time: On or before a certain time