Walk past or Pass by?
Can I say: 1. He walked past/ passed by me but didn't say hi to me.
2. On the way home from work, I walked past/ passed by your house and I saw you and your girlfriend
Which one is correct? Are there any other ways to express that? Thanks

Question

Walk past or Pass by?
Can I say: 1. He walked past/ passed by me but didn't say hi to me.
2. On the way home from work, I walked past/ passed by your house and I saw you and your girlfriend
 Which one is correct? Are there any other ways to express that? Thanks

Answer

"Walked past" or "Passed by" are both correct. "Walked past" is a little more literal, whereas "passed by" can be used for walking, driving, biking, etc.

Answer

They are all correct.

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