What does by mean?

Definition

Marks the latest time at which an action must be completed; completion earlier than that time is also allowed.

Example sentences

• Yes, I'll bring it this afternoon, and we'll finish the repair by Friday.🔊

  Yes, I'll bring it this afternoon, and we'll finish the repair by Friday.

• I'll contact the customer, and you'll send the replacement by Thursday.🔊

  I'll contact the customer, and you'll send the replacement by Thursday.

by in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese