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by me vs by myself

Both 'by me' and 'by myself' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'By me' is used when someone else is involved in the action, while 'by myself' is used when emphasizing that no one else is involved.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2002 views

by me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'by me' when you want to indicate that you are the one performing an action with the involvement of others.

Examples:

  • The cake was baked by me and my sister.
  • The report was written by me and my team.
  • I thought you felt protected by me.
  • You come over and stay by me.
  • This whole confessional was designed by me.
  • A vicious maniacal killing machine control only by me.
  • Either way is fine by me.
  • I always assumed that his experience was just tainted by me.
  • E's intrigued by me, this one.
  • But she is also stirred by me.
  • Instituted by me in the time of man's innocence.
  • You will be killed by me.
  • They'd do almost anything to be liked by me.
  • There wouldn't be a single book written by me.
  • Our agreement was to meet in a place designated by me.
  • Here's the paper signed by me.
  • An ancient custom invented by me just now.
  • My right arm, trained by me.
  • That will be my esteemed, but not by me, employer.
  • Because it was hidden by me.
  • The method patented by me is named "singspeaking".
  • Not by me, because I'm being carried.

Alternatives:

  • by us
  • by him/her
  • by them
  • by the team

by myself

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'by myself' when you want to emphasize that you are the sole person performing an action without the involvement of others.

Examples:

  • I did the homework by myself.
  • She cooked dinner by herself.
  • Why was I in court by myself?
  • I don't have time to prep all the antidotes by myself.
  • Just not thrilled being here by myself.
  • I live here... by myself.
  • Then I'll go by myself.
  • I'm raising the children practically by myself.
  • Then I'll learn it by myself.
  • I can get down the stairs perfectly well by myself.
  • All right, I'll go by myself.
  • I'll finish it by myself.
  • I've been raising our son by myself.
  • Of course, but not by myself.
  • He won't let me go anywhere by myself.
  • I walk around all day by myself.
  • I always eat a whole roast by myself.
  • Lived there for three weeks by myself, Till I ran out of food.
  • Nobody dance, I dance by myself.
  • I said I could go by myself.
  • I can afford to live here by myself.
  • I'll raise Hope by myself.

Alternatives:

  • on my own
  • alone
  • solo
  • single-handedly

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