“byin”

The following 2 entries include the term byin.

by/in comparison

phrase

: when compared with another : when looked at or thought about in relation to someone or something else often + with

by/in contrast

phrase

: when compared to another : when looked at or thought about in relation to similar objects or people to set off dissimilar qualities often + with or to


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