English · Phrasal verb Attested

go by

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To pass or go past without much interaction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đi qua mà không tương tác nhiều

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I like to sit and watch the world go by. The rest of the day went by quickly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be called, to use as a name.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

được gọi là, sử dụng làm tên

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To suggest or request that other people use a specific set of gender pronouns when referring to the subject.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gợi ý hoặc yêu cầu sử dụng đại từ nhân xưng giới tính cụ thể

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “go by” mean?

To pass or go past without much interaction.

Is “go by” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.