By vs. Through

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By vs. Through

by Redhorsep » Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:27 pm
Can someone please explain the difference between the two and make an example for each one? Thanks!

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by Jim@StratusPrep » Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:09 am
By Preposition:
Identifying the agent performing an action: the performance was done by Steve.

Through Preposition:
Moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location): "stepping through the doorway".
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by eski » Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:22 am
i think google will be more helpful ..

here is one such link https://dictionary.reference.com/browse/by