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1 past someone or something : 
As I was standing on the platform, the Liverpool train went whizzing by.James walked by without even looking in my direction.
As I was standing on the platform, the Liverpool train went whizzing by.James walked by without even looking in my direction.2 used to say that time passes : As the summer days slipped by, it was easy to forget about the war. Ten years had gone by since I had last seen Marilyn.
As the summer days slipped by, it was easy to forget about the war.Ten years had gone by since I had last seen Marilyn.3 beside or near someone or something : A crowd of people were standing by, waiting for an announcement.
A crowd of people were standing by, waiting for an announcement.4 in order to visit a person or place for a short time : Why don't you stop by for a drink after work?
Why don't you stop by for a drink after work?5 used when making a general statement : By and large, the new arrangements have worked well.
by and large
By and large, the new arrangements have worked well.
