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- prep
- adv
- phrase
Synonyms for by
through
before
Synonyms
- before
- prior to
- earlier than
- in advance of
- no later than
nearby
away
Synonyms
by and by
Synonyms
- presently
- shortly
- soon
- eventually
- one day
- before long
- in a while
- anon
- in the course of time
- erelong
by yourself: alone
Synonyms
- alone
- separately
- singly
- on your own
- on your tod
- on your lonesome
- in a solitary state
by yourself: without help
Synonyms
- without help
- independently
- single-handedly
- unassisted
- without assistance
- by your own effort