Stop by
phrasal verb
To make a short visit somewhere.
I will stop by your house to pick up the book.
Often appears as...
- stop by the store
- stop by for lunch
phrasal verb
To visit someone or something for a brief period of time.
Why don't you stop by for dinner tonight?
Often appears as...
- stop by my place
- stop by for a while
phrasal verb
To make a short visit somewhere.
I will stop by your house to pick up the book.
Often appears as...
- stop by the store
- stop by for lunch
phrasal verb
To visit someone or something for a brief period of time.
Why don't you stop by for dinner tonight?
Often appears as...
- stop by my place
- stop by for a while
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Short Duration
Use 'stop by' to imply a visit is brief and not for an extended stay.
I'll stop by for a quick chat.
Pro Tip 2/3No Need to Enter
'Stop by' doesn't always mean entering a place; you could be staying outside.
I'll stop by your yard sale on my way home.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Plans
'Stop by' often suggests a casual, unplanned visit rather than something scheduled.
If you're free, I might stop by later.
Pro Tip 1/3Short Duration
Use 'stop by' to imply a visit is brief and not for an extended stay.
I'll stop by for a quick chat.
Pro Tip 2/3No Need to Enter
'Stop by' doesn't always mean entering a place; you could be staying outside.
I'll stop by your yard sale on my way home.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Plans
'Stop by' often suggests a casual, unplanned visit rather than something scheduled.
If you're free, I might stop by later.
Pro Tip 1/3Short Duration
Use 'stop by' to imply a visit is brief and not for an extended stay.
I'll stop by for a quick chat.
Pro Tip 2/3No Need to Enter
'Stop by' doesn't always mean entering a place; you could be staying outside.
I'll stop by your yard sale on my way home.
Pro Tip 3/3Impromptu Plans
'Stop by' often suggests a casual, unplanned visit rather than something scheduled.
If you're free, I might stop by later.
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