phrasal verb 'go by'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
go by
[ɡəʊ baɪ]
to pass (in time or space)

Other meanings

  • to be known or called by a name
  • to follow or base a decision on something

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "go by"

  • As the years go by, we learn more about ourselves.
  • He goes by the nickname “Mike.”
  • I just go by what the doctor says.

Features of Using "go by"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Transitive and Intransitive Level:A2 Verb:go Particle:by

“Go by” is versatile: it can describe time passing, movement, or following guidance. With names, it often appears as “go by + name.”

Other phrasal verbs with the verb go

what-is-going-on

go on

to continue happening or doing something
go-out

go out

to leave a place, especially your home
go-back-icon-5

go back

return to a place or a previous state
go across

go across

to move from one side to the other
go through

go through

to experience or endure something difficult
go along with

go along with

to agree with someone’s opinion, idea, or decision
go for

go for

to try to get something