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go past

1 of 1verb
/ɡoʊ pæst/
Forms:goes past,going past,went past,gone past
1

to move beyond a specific location, object, or person

  • We'll need to go past the store to reach the park.
  • The bus will go past the school before reaching the bus stop.
  • They had to go past the security checkpoint at the airport.
  • If you go past the bridge, you've gone too far.
2

to exceed a particular standard, quality, or level, indicating that something is superior in comparison

  • The team's dedication and hard work allowed them to go past their previous achievements.
  • Her performance in the competition went past our expectations.
  • The new software goes past its predecessor in terms of efficiency.
  • The technology's innovation has gone past traditional methods.
  • This restaurant's food quality and service go past the industry standards.