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Walk past vs walk past by

Both "walk past" and "walk past by" are not correct constructions in English. The correct phrase is simply "walk past." Adding "by" after "past" is redundant and unnecessary.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 639 views

Walk past

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "walk past" when describing the action of moving beyond someone or something.

Examples:

  • I walked past the store on my way to work.
  • She walked past the group of people without saying a word.
  • Can't walk past a mirror without having a little look.
  • There's spiders, the cupboard door opens when you walk past.
  • See, when I walk past that window Frazier will be sprung.
  • I see the guards walk past me now.
  • Then the girl would walk past him.
  • Someday, you could just walk past a fez.
  • They could not imagine that they would walk past the same tree one month later.
  • A couple of young uniformed policemen walk past, respectfully greeting the bystanders.
  • Look, when I walk past your window, call that number I gave you.
  • I couldn't walk into my house after my sister died, let alone walk past her room.
  • You walk past these other shoppers, not once alerting them to your situation, as if in a rush to find Mark.
  • I saw Ben walk past class and I went to the restroom.
  • Because... I'm the girl in the movie that can't walk past the haunted house without actually going in.
  • I was just reading, and I heard you walk past my room.
  • Follow the Fort Nepean Walk past the tunnels guarding Port Phillip Bay.
  • Walk past historic sites, buildings and facades.
  • Walk past the Puppet Theatre in Krek Square (Krekov trg) and you will find yourself at the lower funicular station.
  • Walk past a farmstead to the tarmac road, which leads to the village of Šmihel pod Nanosom (590 m).
  • Walk past my window like nothing's happened?

walk past by

This phrase is not correct in English. The word "by" is unnecessary and should not be used after "past."

  • They walk past with this glass.
  • Someday, you could just walk past a fez.
  • Then put on your coat and walk past the camera.
  • Goes crazy every time some guy walks past the yard.
  • Wish you'd walk past fish and chips, let that mrs.
  • My father taught me never to walk past a beautiful woman in distress.
  • Then the girl would walk past him.
  • Prongs you every time you walk past it.
  • See, when I walk past that window Frazier will be sprung.
  • The Governor walks past, stops talking.
  • Chapman probably had to walk past them every time he went to court.
  • Someone who looks like me walks past you in the street.
  • She walks past every day with that ugly kid.
  • I can't just walk past the policemen.
  • I saw you walk past the gym.
  • Someone we walk past every day in town.
  • I'm about to walk past Frank Palicky.
  • I just wanted to walk past her.
  • I heard you walk past my room.
  • The mother walks past this place every day with that kid.

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