| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
pass by [pæs baɪ] | to go past |
Other meanings
- to happen or elapse (about time)
- to ignore or overlook
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "pass by"
- I saw her pass by the café this morning.
- Three hours passed by before he finally arrived.
- He just passed by my question without answering.
Features of Using "pass by"
This phrasal verb is usually intransitive and inseparable. It can refer both to physical movement (a person or vehicle going past) and to abstract things like time or events.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb pass
pass forward
to give or send something to the next person or place ahead
pass away
to die
pass across
to move or hand something from one side/person to another