By And By

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /baɪ ənd baɪ/

Definitions of by and by

adverb eventually or after a while

Example Sentences

A1 I will finish my homework by and by.

A2 She will learn to play the piano by and by.

B1 The project will be completed by and by, just be patient.

B2 The team will improve their performance by and by with consistent practice.

C1 By and by, the company will expand its operations to new markets.

C2 By and by, the scientist made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

preposition indicates a time in the future

Example Sentences

A1 I will meet you by and by at the park.

A2 She promised to finish the project by and by.

B1 The train will arrive by and by, so please be patient.

B2 By and by, the situation improved and things started to look up.

C1 By and by, he realized the importance of time management in his career.

C2 The novel's plot unfolded slowly, revealing its complexity by and by.

Examples of by and by in a Sentence

formal The project will be completed by and by, according to the schedule.

informal Don't worry, we'll get there by and by, just take your time.

slang We'll reach the destination by and by, no rush!

figurative By and by, the truth of the matter will come to light.

Grammatical Forms of by and by

past tense

by and byed

plural

by and bys

comparative

more by and by

superlative

most by and by

present tense

by and by

future tense

will by and by

perfect tense

have by and byed

continuous tense

is by and bying

singular

by and by

positive degree

by and by

infinitive

to by and by

gerund

by and bying

participle

by and byed

Origin and Evolution of by and by

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'by and by' originated in Middle English as 'bi and bi', which evolved from the Old English phrase 'bī þȳ', meaning 'by that' or 'by the time'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'by and by' transitioned from its original meaning of 'by that time' to its current usage as an adverb meaning 'before long' or 'eventually'.