English · Greetings & Phrases
by the way
/baɪ ðə ˈweɪ/
[/baɪ ðə ˈweɪ/]
incidentally
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to add a remark that is not directly related to the topic.
Example
By the way, did you remember to lock the back door this morning?
By the way, did you remember to lock the back door this morning?
Etymology
A literal phrase meaning "along the road," used figuratively.
How & Where It’s Used
Introduces a casual aside or a sudden new thought; often "BTW" in writing.