Go by

verb

Passing time.

Five years have gone by since we last met.
Visual representation of "go by" - Passing time

Often appears as...

  • years go by
  • time goes by
verb

To travel past.

The parade went by my house.
Visual representation of "go by" - To travel past

Often appears as...

  • go by car
  • go by bus
verb

To use as a guide.

I go by the instructions on the box when assembling a puzzle.
Visual representation of "go by" - To use as a guide

Often appears as...

  • go by the book
  • go by instructions
verb

Be known or called by a specified name.

She goes by the name of Jane in the office.
Visual representation of "go by" - Be known or called by a specified name

Often appears as...

  • go by the name
  • go by an alias
verb

To judge or make a decision about something based on.

I go by what I see, not by what I hear.
Visual representation of "go by" - To judge or make a decision about something based on

Often appears as...

  • go by appearance
  • go by evidence
verb

Passing time.

Five years have gone by since we last met.
Visual representation of "go by" - Passing time

Often appears as...

  • years go by
  • time goes by
verb

To travel past.

The parade went by my house.
Visual representation of "go by" - To travel past

Often appears as...

  • go by car
  • go by bus
verb

To use as a guide.

I go by the instructions on the box when assembling a puzzle.
Visual representation of "go by" - To use as a guide

Often appears as...

  • go by the book
  • go by instructions
verb

Be known or called by a specified name.

She goes by the name of Jane in the office.
Visual representation of "go by" - Be known or called by a specified name

Often appears as...

  • go by the name
  • go by an alias
verb

To judge or make a decision about something based on.

I go by what I see, not by what I hear.
Visual representation of "go by" - To judge or make a decision about something based on

Often appears as...

  • go by appearance
  • go by evidence
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Time Progression

Indicates how time moves forward, often used reflectively.

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As the years go by, technology keeps advancing.
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Abstract Concept

Expresses the abstract nature of time passing without a physical sensation.

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You don't notice life going by until you stop and look back.
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Time Progression

Indicates how time moves forward, often used reflectively.

Illustration for Time Progression
As the years go by, technology keeps advancing.
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Abstract Concept

Expresses the abstract nature of time passing without a physical sensation.

Illustration for Abstract Concept
You don't notice life going by until you stop and look back.
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Time Progression

Indicates how time moves forward, often used reflectively.

Illustration for Time Progression
As the years go by, technology keeps advancing.
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Abstract Concept

Expresses the abstract nature of time passing without a physical sensation.

Illustration for Abstract Concept
You don't notice life going by until you stop and look back.
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