pass by
Third Person
passes by
Present Participle
passing by
Past Tense
passed by
Past Participle
passed by
1
to continue moving forward, particularly in reference to time
- As the minutes passed by, he grew more impatient.
- She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't notice the evening passing by.
- I like to reflect on my goals as the year passes by.
- We chatted, and before we knew it, an hour had passed by.
- The days passed by quickly during the summer vacation.
2
to go past someone or something
transitive
- The flock of birds passed by the setting sun, creating a beautiful silhouette.
- Every morning, I watch the school bus pass by my window.
- The cars just passed by the accident scene.
- She passed by me without saying hello.
- The parade passed by the city hall.
3
to let an opportunity go without taking advantage of it
transitive
- He passed by the opportunity to invest in the company, which he later regretted.
- I couldn't pass by the chance to visit Paris while I was in Europe.
- Don't let this amazing deal pass by!
- He passed an incredible job offer by because he was hesitant to relocate.
- They passed a free workshop by, not realizing the value it could have added to their business.