preposition

 

do used to show the person or thing that does something

She was examined by a doctor.

 

how through doing or using something

Can I pay by cheque?

 

holding holding a particular part of someone or something

She grabbed me by the arm.

 

near near or next to something or someone

I'll meet you by the post office.

 

not later not later than a particular time or date

Applications have to be in by the 31st.

 

according to according to

By law you must be eighteen to purchase alcohol.

 

past past

He sped by me on a motorcycle.

 

amount used to show measurements or amounts

twelve by ten metres of floor space

 

adverb

 

past

A motorcycle sped by.