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pass on vs go by

go by vs pass on

pass on and go by both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pass on No No Yes No
go by No No Yes No
As verbs, go by is a hyponym of pass on; that is, go by is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pass on:
  • pass on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  • go by: for time to move forward
pass on (verb) go by (verb)
transmit information be or act in accordance with
cause to be distributed be called; go by a certain name
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense for time to move forward
give to or transfer possession of move past
place into the hands or custody of
transmit (knowledge or skills)
refer to another person for decision or judgment
Difference between pass on and go by

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