English Explanatory Dictionary

go by

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pass or go past without much interaction.
  2. To be called, to use as a name.
  3. To suggest or request that other people use a specific set of gender pronouns when referring to the subject.
  4. To follow; to assume as true for the purposes of making a decision, taking an action, etc.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-go by.wav

Word forms

go by goes by going by went by gone by

Synonyms

pass by go by fly by forpass forthglide overgo pass roll on slip by transpass use
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