go by


Definition: Meaning of, go by in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡəʊ bʌɪ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
go by went by gone by
Present Participle Third Person Singular
going by goes by
  1. [intransitive] if time goes by, it passes
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  2. [transitive] go by something to accept what someone or something says when you are deciding what to do or think
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  3. [transitive] go by something to base an opinion on something
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  4. [transitive] go by something to use a particular name for yourself that is not your real name
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  5. [intransitive/transitive] go by something to move past a place or stop there for a short time during a journey
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