Pass By

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /pæs baɪ/

Definitions of pass by

noun a person or vehicle that passes by

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a pass by the river while walking.

A2 The pass by the park was very scenic.

B1 The pass by the mountains was breathtaking.

B2 The pass by the beach was a highlight of the trip.

C1 The pass by the countryside was a peaceful experience.

C2 The pass by the city at night was mesmerizing.

verb to go past or move beyond something

Example Sentences

A1 I pass by the bakery every morning on my way to work.

A2 She didn't even notice when I passed by her house.

B1 The bus passed by the bus stop without stopping.

B2 As I passed by the park, I saw a group of children playing.

C1 The opportunity to study abroad only comes once, so I couldn't pass it by.

C2 Despite his busy schedule, he always makes time to pass by his parents' house to check on them.

Examples of pass by in a Sentence

formal As I was walking to the office, I saw a few colleagues pass by without acknowledging me.

informal I always wave to the neighbors when they pass by on their evening walk.

slang I can't believe I just let that opportunity pass me by.

figurative Time seems to pass by so quickly when you're having fun.

Grammatical Forms of pass by

past tense

passed by

plural

pass by

comparative

more pass by

superlative

most pass by

present tense

pass by

future tense

will pass by

perfect tense

have passed by

continuous tense

is passing by

singular

passes by

positive degree

pass by

infinitive

to pass by

gerund

passing by

participle

passed by

Origin and Evolution of pass by

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'pass by' originated from Old English, where 'pass' meant to go by or move past, and 'by' indicated proximity or nearness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'pass by' has retained its original meaning of moving past or going by something or someone, but it has also taken on additional connotations such as ignoring or disregarding something or someone.