By

usgb/baɪ/
preposition

Used to show who or what does an action.

This book was written by George Orwell.
Visual representation of "by" - Used to show who or what does an action

Often appears as...

  • painted by
  • written by
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Passive Voice

Often used in passive voice where the subject receives the action.

Illustration for Passive Voice
The song was played by the band.
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Agent Highlight

Emphasizes the agent performing an action where the agent is not the focus.

Illustration for Agent Highlight
The cake was baked by my mother.
Visual representation of the word "By"

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