by the way

The phrase "by the way" is commonly used to introduce additional or tangential information in a conversation without disrupting the main topic.

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Definition

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(informal, conversational)Used to introduce a remark or question that is not directly related to the main topic but is still relevant or interesting.

Example

  • By the way, did you hear about the new restaurant that opened downtown?
  • By the way, I found your missing keys under the couch.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "by the way":

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