Mean By. Mean something by something to have some hidden or ulterior meaning judgment or intention behind one s words or actions. Often used in questions and negative constructions.
By definition near to or next to. Often used in questions and negative constructions. Something having a position quality or condition midway between extremes.
The average value of a set of numbers.
How to use by in a sentence. By definition near to or next to. A home by a lake. Mean something by something to have some hidden or ulterior meaning judgment or intention behind one s words or actions.
