by the time

Meanings

• phrase

  By the time is an expression used to indicate a point in the future when a certain event or condition will have occurred.

  - "By the time I finish this meal, I'll be full."
  - "By the time the sun sets, we'll have reached our destination."

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Variants

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by the time , buried by the sands of time , the sands of time

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Etymology

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The expression 'by the time' is derived from the Old English phrase 'bite gan tid,' which means 'the point in time when something will begin.' Over time, this expression evolved to mean 'the point in time when something will be completed.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'by the time' is often used in legal contexts to indicate the point in time when a contract becomes binding?

2. The expression 'by the time' is also used in music, particularly in jazz and blues genres, to indicate a moment of improvisation or a change in tempo.

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Related Concepts

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1. future tense: The expression 'by the time' is often used in the future tense to indicate a future event or condition.

2. conditional tense: The expression 'by the time' can also be used in the conditional tense to indicate a hypothetical future event or condition.

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Culture

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The expression 'by the time' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that focus on time travel or future events. For example, in H.G. Wells' 'The Time Machine,' the protagonist travels 'by the time' to various points in the future to observe the development of human civilization.

How to Memorize "by the time"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'by the time,' visualize a clock or hourglass, representing the passage of time. Imagine the event or condition you're waiting for as the final hand reaching the 12 or the sand running out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'by the time' with the image of a milestone or a finish line. Imagine reaching that point in the future when the event or condition has occurred.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'bring your time.' This can help you remember that 'by the time' refers to a future point in time.

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