What is the Latin word for pass by?

The usual Latin words for “pass by” are praetereō, praetervehor. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“pass by” in Latin

praetereōto pass by or go by; to surpass or excel; to disregard, neglect, omit or miss praetervehorto drive, ride sail etc. by

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

pass by

praeterire, praetervehere (PROP.); praeterire, negligere (figuratively).

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for pass by?: The usual Latin words for “pass by” are praetereō, praetervehor. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.