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We walked right by

🇬🇧 UK //wiː wɔːkt raɪt baɪ// 🇺🇸 US //wi wɑkt raɪt baɪ//

Meaning of We walked right by

To pass closely next to something or someone without stopping.

In simple words: We passed very close to something or someone.

We walked right by in a sentence

• We walked right by the beautiful park without noticing it.
• They walked right by the shop without even glancing at the window.
• I can't believe we walked right by my friend's house and didn't see her.
• On our way to the museum, we walked right by the old library.
• She walked right by the line of people waiting for tickets.

How to use We walked right by

Use in casual or conversational settings to describe passing something without stopping. Not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine walking beside a storefront without stopping to look.

Related words

Collocations with We walked right by

• walked right by someone
• walked right by the store
• walked right by the entrance

Synonyms for We walked right by

• passed
• strolled past
• walked alongside
• moved by
• sauntered past

Common mistakes with We walked right by

• Forgetting to use 'by' instead of 'past'.
• Using it in a formal context where simpler language would be better.
• Confusing it with 'walked by' which has a slight difference in emphasis.

Frequently asked questions about We walked right by

What does We walked right by mean?

We passed very close to something or someone.

What is the definition of We walked right by?

To pass closely next to something or someone without stopping.

How do you use We walked right by in a sentence?

We walked right by the beautiful park without noticing it.

Can you give another example of We walked right by?

They walked right by the shop without even glancing at the window.

What are synonyms for We walked right by?

Common alternatives include passed, strolled past, walked alongside, moved by, sauntered past.

What words go with We walked right by?

It commonly pairs with walked right by someone, walked right by the store, walked right by the entrance.

What are common mistakes when using We walked right by?

Forgetting to use 'by' instead of 'past'. Using it in a formal context where simpler language would be better. Confusing it with 'walked by' which has a slight difference in emphasis.

How do you pronounce We walked right by?

US: //wi wɑkt raɪt baɪ//, UK: //wiː wɔːkt raɪt baɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We walked right by?

Use in casual or conversational settings to describe passing something without stopping. Not suitable for formal writing.