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Definition go by in American English

go by phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if time goes by, it passes

Example

Last month went by so fast.

Synonyms and related words
passing go by wear on
2

to accept what someone or something says when you are deciding what to do or think

Example

Going by what Tim said, we should be there by mid-afternoon.

Example

Police officers protect themselves from criticism by going by the book.

Synonyms and related words
associate compartmentalize go by
2.1

to base an opinion on something

Example

It's never very wise to go by appearances.

Synonyms and related words
measure come up with judge
3

to use a particular name for yourself that is not your real name

Example

In the 1970s she went by the name of Ricki.

Synonyms and related words
name call christen
4

to move past a place or stop there for a short time during a trip

Example

I went by the post office on the way home.

Synonyms and related words
aboard afloat aisle seat
Definition go by in American English