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Rarego by
The correct spelling is go by.
How to pronounce go by
verb
Say it like: Go -bee
The correct spelling is go by. To pass or go past without much interaction For example: "I like to sit and watch the world go by. The rest of the day went by quickly."
Usage Examples
“I like to sit and watch the world go by. The rest of the day went by quickly.”
“His full name is Ernest Tinkleton, but he goes by Ernie.”
“I'm only going by what my teacher said.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To pass or go past without much interaction
- 2.To be called, to use as a name.
- 3.To follow; to assume as true for the purposes of making a decision, taking an action, etc.
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