Question 1

What does "go past" mean?

Accepted Answer

To move beyond a particular place or object without stopping.

Question 2

How do you use "go past" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I go past the bakery every morning on my way to the station.

Question 3

Is "go past" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"go past" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common in everyday British and American English. Used both literally (physical movement) and figuratively (e.g. a deadline goes past). More common in British English than American, where 'go by' is often preferred.

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