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go by

1 of 1verb
/goʊ baɪ/
Forms:goes by,going by,went by,gone by
1

to pass a certain point in time

  • The hours go by quickly when you're having fun.
  • I watched the seasons go by as I lived in that small town.
  • Time seemed to go by faster during our vacation.
  • It's amazing how quickly the years go by as we get older.
  • I can't believe how fast the weekend went by.
Synonyms:
glide byelapseslip byslip awaypassgo alonglapseslide by
2

to pass by someone or something

  • The cars on the highway go by so quickly.
  • I watched the people go by as I sat on the park bench.
  • I enjoyed watching the boats go by at the harbor.
  • As I was standing at the street corner, I saw a parade go by.
  • The scenery on the train ride was stunning, with picturesque villages going by.
Synonyms:
surpasstravel bypass bypassgo past
3

to be known or referred to by a specific name or title

transitive
  • John prefers to go by his nickname, 'Johnny.'
  • The author who goes by the pen name 'L.J. Smith' has written many popular books.
  • She goes by the stage name 'Bella' when performing as a singer.
  • Our company goes by the name 'Tech Innovators, Inc.' in the business world.
  • The mysterious artist went by 'A. Anonymous' to maintain their anonymity.
Synonyms:
go under
4

to adhere to or follow a specific standard, guideline, or principle

transitive
  • It's important to go by the company's code of conduct when interacting with clients.
  • To maintain safety, all employees must go by the established procedures.
  • In cooking, you need to go by the recipe if you want to create the dish accurately.
  • To succeed in school, it's essential to go by the study schedule you've set for yourself.
  • To maintain quality, our products go by strict quality control measures.
5

to form an opinion or judgement based on the information or experience one already has

transitive
  • We'll have to go by the available data to assess the success of the marketing campaign.
  • The investor decided to go by the company's financial track record before making a commitment.
  • She didn't meet him in person but had to go by what she had heard from others.
  • When evaluating job candidates, employers often go by the applicants' resumes.
  • To make an informed decision, you should go by your past experiences in similar situations.