Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the phrase
Go By.
Go By - as a verb
For time to move forward
Example: "Three years elapsed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elapseglide bygo alonglapsepassslide byslip awayslip byHypernyms (Closely Related)
advancego onmarch onmove onpass onprogressHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move past
Example: "A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go pastpasspass bysurpasstravel byHypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be called; go by a certain name
Example: "She goes by her maiden name again"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go underBe or act in accordance with
Example: "Go by this rule and you'll be safe"
Example Sentences
"Time seems to go by so quickly when I'm having fun."
"The days go by faster when you're busy."
"Sometimes, people go by appearances without getting to know the person inside."
"Some people prefer to go by their nicknames instead of their full names."
"The meeting is scheduled to go by quickly since we have a lot to discuss."
