by the way
[adverb]
Synonyms: incidentally, by the bye, in passing, obiter, parenthetically
[adjective]
Synonyms: indifferent, aloof, casual, detached, disinterested, incurious, remote, unconcerned, uninterested, withdrawn

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by the way
used to introduce a new subject for consideration or to give further information:
I think we've discussed everything we need to - by the way, what time is it?
Oh, by the way, my name's Julie.

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by the way
in addition but of less importance.
By the way, I heard that Phyllis may be moving to Dallas.

What did you have for dinner, by the way?

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by the way
incidentally
"By the way, could you please bring your computer tomorrow."

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by the way
adv. phr. Just as some added fact or news; as something else that I think of.
■ Used to introduce something related to the general subject, or brought to mind by it.
We shall expect you; by the way, dinner will be at eight.
I was reading when the earthquake occurred, and, by the way, it was The Last Days of Pompeii that I was reading.

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