Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
by-the-way
phrase
/ˌbaɪ ðə ˈweɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to introduce a new topic or add information related to the conversation.
Examples
- By the way, have you seen my keys?
- I enjoyed the movie. By the way, what did you think of the ending?
Meaning
It indicates a casual remark or an additional thought that is not directly related to the main discussion.
Synonyms
- incidentally
- as an aside
- on a side note
