Examples of By in a Sentence

"By" in a Sentence: What is a good sentence for the word by? Please find below our selected examples of "By" in a sentence.

As a preposition:
1. She made a living by selling handmade crafts.
2. By the time I arrived, the party had already started.
3. He improved his health by adopting a healthier lifestyle.
4. By the way, have you seen the new movie?
5. The package was delivered by the mailman.

As an adverb:
1. The parents were standing by, always ready to help.
2. He watched as the plane flew by overhead.
3. I didn't mean to hurt her feelings by my comment.
4. The weekend went by way too quickly.
5. The thief ran by without being noticed.

As a conjunction:
1. You can either walk by foot or take a taxi.
2. By heeding the advice given, they were able to avoid disaster.
3. He thought it best to confess by the time the truth came out.
4. By the time she realized her mistake, it was already too late.
5. You can reach me by phone or email for any further questions.