Meaning trap
pass by
to go past someone or something
To move near and go past a person, place, or thing, usually while continuing in the same direction.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
To move near and go past a person, place, or thing, usually while continuing in the same direction.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I saw her pass by my house on her way to work this morning.
During my commute, I pass by several interesting buildings every day.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I passed by from the shop on my way.
Say: I passed by the shop on my way.
'Pass by' takes the place directly — no 'from'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Traverse the area in front of your residence' is absurd; 'pass by' is plain.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
pass by
- pass by
- passing by
- just passing
- pass by the