TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

by which you vs for which you

Both 'by which you' and 'for which you' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'By which you' is used to indicate the method or means by which something is done, while 'for which you' is used to indicate the purpose or reason for something.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 841 views

by which you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the method or means by which something is done.

This phrase is used to introduce the method or means by which an action is performed or a result is achieved.

Examples:

The problem was solved by which you used the new software.
The project was completed by which you followed the instructions.
The data was collected by which you conducted the survey.

Show examples from the web [+]

Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, ...
and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you —unless you believed in vain. Berean Study Bible By this gospel you are saved, ...
Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called? Berean Literal Bible Are they not blaspheming the good name having ...
The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. English Standard Version For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, ...

Alternatives:

through which you
with which you
via which you
using which you
whereby you

for which you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the purpose or reason for something.

This phrase is used to introduce the purpose or reason for an action or a decision.

Examples:

This is the reason for which you were chosen for the job.
The goal for which you are striving is within reach.
The opportunity for which you have been waiting has finally arrived.

Show examples from the web [+]

I gave you a land for which you never worked and cities that you didn't build, but that you have lived in. You're eating from vineyards and olive groves that you ...
And the LORD said, “You pity the plant, for which you did not labor, nor did you make it grow, which came into being in a night and perished in a night.
"I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored and you have entered into their labor." King James Bible I sent you to reap that ...
27 Things For Which You Should Thank Your Boyfriend. Sarah Wilson in The List on Sep 27, 2015. I am a lot to handle. Sometimes I get anxiety thinking about ...

Alternatives:

because of which you
due to which you
on account of which you
in order for you
with the intention for you

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9).

"Thank you!"
Sachi Nakama July 2024
"I have literally been through chat, PI, claude, bard and bing and I got conflicting answers! Thank you! Human intelligence reigns!"
Retha July 2024
"Faster than AI"
CYNTHIA December 2023
"This was very helpful and I personally think this site is the best."
Kaden October 2023
"It was extremely thorough and very helpful!"
imperialelisa October 2023
"7 years without any disappointment. Always 100% satisfied. You guys are the best in the world at what you do. Thank you so much :)"
Zubair Alam October 2023
"In a world of text messages and online communication, this is great to have as a live tool. Thank you."
Selena October 2023
"Without textranch I would be stuck!"
宏祐 October 2023
"Accuracy and fast response. Personal comments from editor. Thank you."
Clh September 2023
"I wasn't aware of this service, it's fascinating and more reliable than standard IA tools available on the internet"
Arturo September 2023
"The fact that you can get reliable fast feedback on your texts."
Vinicius Antonio August 2023
"you guys are better than grammarly i'm being honest here"
ordinary July 2023
"OMG! This is really good than any other text correction tools I've used so far. Highly recommend this."
Vehan July 2023
"Very fast and accurate. thank you."
mojtaba July 2023
"I love this app because it's help to writing skills all of students ♥️"
Tarisini July 2023
"This was exactly the mistake I was looking for, the wording dind´t sound right at first. Better than grammarly!"
Ente July 2023
"The immediate help that I received was reassuring and very satisfactory. Thanks."
priiiyanshuu July 2023
"this helps A LOT for my studies."
kathnunez02 June 2023
"Woow!! I would never have expected such precision! Thank you soooo much!!"
Berta June 2023
"Real Time Editor and not AI. Many Thanks."
Priya June 2023
"The very first thing excites me about Textranch is how much your editors care."
sepideh June 2023
"The fact that texts are checked by human editors rather than by AI, etc. I appreciate this!"
Анна June 2023
"Feel welcome, immediate response, high quality feedback"
martin.roy June 2023
"This is the best app that I have ever seen"
Burulai May 2023

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!