With vs By: What’s the Difference?

Confused about when to use with and by in English? This video makes it simple!

Use with to show the tool or item you use to do something. For example:
• I wrote the note with a pen.

Use by to show the method or the person who did something. For example:
• We traveled by car.
• The book was written by her.

Think of it this way:
• With = the object or tool used.
• By = how something was done or who did it.

Learning this difference helps you speak and write English more clearly and naturally. It’s a small detail, but using with and by correctly can make a big difference!

Watch the video to hear real examples and practice along. Mastering these little words will boost your confidence and make your English more fluent.