by the way

by the way
adverb
introducing a different topic; in point of fact (Freq. 5)
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incidentally, I won't go to the party

Syn: ↑by the bye, ↑incidentally, ↑apropos

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1) incidentally (used to introduce a minor topic not connected with what was being spoken about previously)

by the way, pay in advance if you can

2) during the course of a journey

you will have a fine view of Moray Firth by the way

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by the way
— used in speech to introduce a statement or question that may or may not relate to the current topic of conversation

By the way, I really like your shoes.

By the way, did you hear what happened today?

When do you leave for college, by the way?

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Main Entry:way

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by the ˈway idiom
(also by the ˈby/ˈbye) (informal) used to introduce a comment or question that is not directly related to what you have been talking about

By the way, I found that book you were looking for.

What's the time, by the way?

Oh by the way, if you see Jackie, tell her I'll call her this evening.

Main entry:wayidiom

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