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by the window

by the window

Meaning of by the window

position near window

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EN-UK/baɪ ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/
EN-US/baɪ ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/
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by the window with Russian translation

by the window usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

She likes to read by the window in the afternoon.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Place the herbs by the window so they get sun.

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by the window belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

by the windowam Fenster
messUnordnung
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken
wipeabwischen
turn oneinschalten

by the window synonyms

Related words worth learning together

at the window
Often used to say someone is by a window looking out; very close to 'by the window'.
on the window
Tends to mean on the surface of the window (on the glass) or attached to the outside of the window.
in front of the window
Means positioned facing the window or directly before it; implies a frontal position, possibly with some space.
on the windowsill
Specifies the windowsill (the ledge) as the exact location; more specific than 'by the window'.
opposite the window
Means across from the window, on the opposite side; may imply some distance from the window.
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at the window

Often used to say someone is by a window looking out; very close to 'by the window'.

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The child stood at the window and waved.

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on the window

Tends to mean on the surface of the window (on the glass) or attached to the outside of the window.

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There is a sticker on the window.

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in front of the window

Means positioned facing the window or directly before it; implies a frontal position, possibly with some space.

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She placed the table in front of the window.

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on the windowsill

Specifies the windowsill (the ledge) as the exact location; more specific than 'by the window'.

A1Often

The cat liked to sleep on the windowsill.

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opposite the window

Means across from the window, on the opposite side; may imply some distance from the window.

A1Often

The sofa is opposite the window.

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against the window

Implies contact with the window (leaning or pressed up against it), not simply nearby.

A1Rarely

She stood against the window to see outside.

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How to pronounce by the window and what this word means

by the window means by the window. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce by the window

/baɪ ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/

by the window translation

by the window

by the window examples

She likes to read by the window in the afternoon.

by the window transcription

/baɪ ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/, /baɪ ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/

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by the window meaning: what does it mean?

position near window

by the window pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

by the window is pronounced as /baɪ ðə ˈwɪndəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

by the window definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She likes to read by the window in the afternoon. Translation: Ей нравится читать у окна после обеда.

Is by the window part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, by the window can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is by the window part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, by the window can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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