give by
C1 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To give something to people one by one, passing it around.
Literal meaning: To give something by passing it from one person to another.
Meanings
1 C1 formal
To distribute something among a number of people by passing it to each in turn.
"The portions of bread were given by to each soldier in the camp."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Extremely rare and archaic. Virtually absent from modern usage. Encountered only in historical texts or very formal archaic writing. ESL learners do not need to learn or use this expression actively.
Commonly used with
copies portions rations
Forms
Base
give by
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gives by
he/she/it
Past simple
gave by
yesterday
Past participle
given by
have + pp
-ing form
giving by
continuous
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