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to go by
[phrase form: go]
01
to pass a certain point in time
Intransitive
02
to pass by someone or something
Intransitive
03
to be known or referred to by a specific name or title
Transitive: to go by a name or title
04
to adhere to or follow a specific standard, guideline, or principle
Transitive: to go by a standard or guideline
05
to form an opinion or judgement based on the information or experience one already has
Transitive: to go by available information or experience
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Example
The hours go by quickly when you're having fun.
Time seemed to go by faster during our vacation.
I watched the seasons go by as I lived in that small town.
It's amazing how fast childhood goes by.
I can't believe how quickly the weekend went by.
