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pass by

The correct spelling is pass by.

How to pronounce pass by

verb

IPA: /pɑːs ˈbaɪ/

Say it like: Pas-s b-ee

The correct spelling is pass by. To travel past without stopping. For example: "I noticed my wife pass by with a bag of shopping."

Usage Examples

I noticed my wife pass by with a bag of shopping.

I had the distinct worry that happiness would pass me by.

Nearly a year has passed by since I first laid eyes on him.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To travel past without stopping.
  2. 2.To travel past (something) without stopping; to ignore, to disregard.
  3. 3.Of a period of time: to come to an end, to elapse.

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