1adverb
so as to pass a given point
“every hour a train goes past”
01 Word definition
by
2 letters · 0 vowels · 2 consonants
Is BY a word?
Yes. BY is a 2-letter adverb. so as to pass a given point Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
B-YHow do you spell BY?
BY contains 2 letters, begins with B, and ends with Y.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2adverb
in reserve; not for immediate use
“started setting aside money to buy a car”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗pastasideaway
02 Letter breakdown
How is BY spelled?
B1Y2
03 Word-game status
Can you play BY?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
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FAQ Quick answers
About BY.
How do you spell BY?
BY is spelled B-Y. It contains 2 letters.