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)
elapse8glide bygo alonglapse7pass6slide byslip awayslip byHypernyms (Closely Related)
advance13go onmarch onmove onpass onprogress11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move past
Example: "A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go pastpass6pass bysurpass9travel byHypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (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."
