The term 'pass by' can be defined as to NEGLECT, DISREGARD, OMIT, IGNORE, OVERLOOK, ELAPSE, MISS, or LAPSE. NEGLECT is the act of not taking proper care of something, while DISREGARD is the act of not paying attention to something. OMIT is the act of leaving something out, while IGNORE is the act of not paying attention to something. OVERLOOK is the act of not noticing something, while ELAPSE is the act of passing by quickly. MISS is the act of not hitting a target, while LAPSE is the act of not continuing something.