run by

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle by

Meanings

1

Move past on foot at speed

Passing

Why “by”? Something moves near a point and continues past it.

“Joggers ran by every morning.”
Joggers ran past every morning.
“A nurse ran by with a chart.”
A nurse ran past with a chart.

Don't confuse with

run byrun about

Run by means move past on foot at speed. Run about means move busily in many directions.

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run about

A contrast learners often mix up

Move busily in many directions

drive by

Same by pattern: passing

Move past a place in a vehicle

fly by

Same by pattern: passing

Travel past quickly through the air; Of time, pass extremely quickly

pass by

Same by pattern: passing

Move past a point without stopping; Of an opportunity or time, go past without being used

rush by

Same by pattern: passing

Move past at speed in a hurry

sail by

Same by pattern: passing

Move past gracefully or apparently without effort

slip by

Same by pattern: passing

Pass quietly without being noticed; Of time, pass quietly without being noticed

speed by

Same by pattern: passing

Move past very quickly

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