Can you give me examples of "as time passes"?

As time passes, memories fade. As time passes, relationships evolve. As time passes, technology advances. As time passes, wounds heal. As time passes, people change.

What are some alternatives to "as time passes"?

as time goes by as time goes on as time elapses as time progresses as time marches on

Can you give me examples of "as time passes by"?

As time passes by, the seasons change. As time passes by, we grow older. As time passes by, the world transforms. As time passes by, history is made. As time passes by, memories are created.

What are some alternatives to "as time passes by"?

as time passes as time goes by as time goes on as time elapses as time progresses

Which is correct:
"as time passes" or "as time passes by"?

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as time passes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to indicate that something happens or changes over time.

Examples:

As time passes, memories fade.
As time passes, relationships evolve.
As time passes, technology advances.
As time passes, wounds heal.
As time passes, people change.

Alternatives:

as time goes by
as time goes on
as time elapses
as time progresses
as time marches on

as time passes by

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. The addition of 'by' is redundant.

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This phrase is also used to indicate that something happens or changes over time, but the 'by' is unnecessary.

Examples:

As time passes by, the seasons change.
As time passes by, we grow older.
As time passes by, the world transforms.
As time passes by, history is made.
As time passes by, memories are created.

Alternatives:

as time passes
as time goes by
as time goes on
as time elapses
as time progresses

Both 'as time passes' and 'as time passes by' are correct phrases, but 'as time passes' is more commonly used in English. The addition of 'by' in 'as time passes by' is redundant and not necessary for conveying the meaning.

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Which is correct: "as time passes" or "as time passes by"?

as time passes

as time passes by

Which is correct:
"as time passes" or "as time passes by"?