going by
Judging from appearances
Going by means using something as a basis for judgment or action: Going by the reviews, it should be a good movie.
It can indicate following a particular name or identity: She's going by her maiden name now.
The phrase also refers to passing in space or time: I saw him going by on his bike, With each year going by, the tradition fades.
Contacted by phone
- namedGiven an identifying label
- aliasAdopted false name
- nicknamedGiven informal name
- answering toBeing subordinate to someone
pseudonym · stage name · pen name · moniker · handle · assumed name · nom de plume
Coming after another
- adheringRemaining attached to
- abidingContinuing without change
- complyingFollowing rules or requests
- obeyingFollowing directives given
according to · sticking to · observing · respecting · honoring · upholding · heeding · keeping to
Moving by or temporary
- slipping awayGradually leaving or diminishing
- flying byMoving rapidly by
- ticking awayTime passing gradually
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
called
Contacted by phone
answering to · pseudonym · stage name · pen name · moniker · handle · assumed name · nom de plume
following
Coming after another
obeying · according to · sticking to · observing · respecting · honoring · upholding · heeding · keeping to · acting on
passing
Moving by or temporary
- slipping awayGradually leaving or diminishing
- flying byMoving rapidly by
- ticking awayTime passing gradually
fading · elapsing · drifting · fleeting · moving on · bygone
passing
Moving by or temporary
going byignoring
Deliberately not noticing
disregarding · overlooking · dismissing · rejecting · flouting