Definitions
- Describing the method or means used to accomplish something. - Referring to the agent or doer of an action. - Talking about the route or path taken to reach a destination.
- Describing the presence or use of something or someone. - Referring to the instrument or tool used to perform an action. - Talking about the company or companionship of someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are prepositions.
- 2Both indicate a relationship between two things or actions.
- 3Both can be used to describe the method or means of doing something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: By is used to indicate the method or means, while with is used to indicate the presence or use of something or someone.
- 2Agent vs Instrument: By focuses on the agent or doer of an action, while with focuses on the instrument or tool used to perform an action.
- 3Destination vs Companionship: By refers to the route or path taken to reach a destination, while with refers to the company or companionship of someone.
- 4Specificity: By is often used in more specific or formal contexts, while with is more versatile and can be used in various situations.
- 5Verb Usage: By is commonly used with passive verbs, while with is used with active verbs.
Remember this!
By and with are both prepositions that indicate a relationship between two things or actions. However, the difference between by and with lies in their usage and focus. By is used to describe the method or means of doing something and focuses on the agent or doer of an action, while with is used to indicate the presence or use of something or someone and focuses on the instrument or tool used to perform an action or the company or companionship of someone.
