ride by

B1 neutral inseparable intransitive

In simple words

To go past somewhere while riding something — a bike, a horse, or a motorbike.

Literal meaning: To pass by a location while riding.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

common

To pass a place or person while riding a bicycle, horse, or motorcycle.

"She rode by the café every morning on her way to work."

Grammar: inseparable

2 B1 informal

uncommon

To make a brief, casual visit on the way to somewhere else (informal).

"I'll ride by your place on my way home and drop off the book."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Straightforward and transparent. Can also describe passing a person casually while riding. Less common with cars (use 'drive by' for cars).

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Base

ride by

I/you/we/they

3rd person

rides by

he/she/it

Past simple

rode by

yesterday

Past participle

ridden by

have + pp

-ing form

riding by

continuous

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