Present participle for to physically go or move past something or someone
“Moving farther out, following the pull of the distant, uncertain moon, you pass by the car lot, where the salesmen have been put away for the night.”
Present participle for to pass or overtake while traveling in the same direction
“I slowed down to allow the car behind me to pass by, hoping it would do so without incident.”
Present participle for to elapse or move onward
“Sleeping under those conditions was not exactly my favorite, but I made the time pass by reading and meditating.”
Present participle for to neglect, ignore or disregard something
“He could not in justice to himself pass by this opportunity of animadverting on a proceeding by which he considered himself greatly injured.”
Present participle for to reject or refuse an offer, proposal or opportunity
“He is cunning and never hesitant to pass by an offer he can later turn in his favor.”
Present participle for to disregard or take no notice of something
Present participle for to go past a place or location
Present participle for to fail to include
Present participle for to prohibit or interdict the use, participation or inclusion of
Present participle for to move at a fast speed on foot
Present participle for to ban or refrain from using
Present participle for to relieve or excuse from a rule, responsibility or penalty
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