went by

Verb

go by (third-person singular simple present goes by, present participle going by, simple past went by, past participle gone by)

1. (intransitive) To pass or go past without much interaction.
   • I like to sit and watch the world go by. The rest of the day went by quickly.

   Synonyms:

   pass by, fly by, forpass, forthglide, overgo, pass, roll on, slip by, transpass

2. (transitive) To be called, to use as a name.
   • His full name is Ernest Tinkleton, but he goes by Ernie.
3. (transitive) To suggest or request that other people use a specific set of gender pronouns when referring to the subject.
   • I go by they/them pronouns.

   Synonyms:

   use

4. (transitive) To follow; to assume as true for the purposes of making a decision, taking an action, etc.
   • I'm only going by what my teacher said.

   Synonyms:

   go off