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Definition (all) by etc in British English

(all) by etc phrase

phrase
1

alone

Example

The child had wandered off by herself into the woods.

Example

Her story by itself is not enough to convict him.

Example

It was miserable spending Christmas all by myself.

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2

without being helped by anyone else

Example

He couldn't have planned the whole thing by himself.

Example

You can't carry that big table all by yourself.

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Definition (all) by  etc in British English