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It passed vs it's passed

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'It passed' is used to indicate that something successfully completed or went by. On the other hand, 'It's passed' indicates that a period of time has gone by.
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It passed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something successfully completed or went by.

Use 'it passed' when referring to something that has successfully completed or gone by, such as an exam, a vehicle, or a milestone.

Examples:

  • The exam is over, and it passed without any issues.
  • The train passed by the station without stopping.
  • Time passed quickly as we enjoyed the party.
  • Apr 23, 2008 ... i think it's passed but getting really confused now and so need your help! thanks. Dandy Abesamis on February 19, 2010 3:58 am. Sharon,.
  • Jul 23, 2009 ... yours should be passed ….. because you are speaking about time passing, so it passed. Shawna on March 22, 2010 10:01 pm. So which is ...
  • To move on or ahead; proceed: The train passed through fields of wheat. 2. To extend; run: The river passes through our land. 3. a. To move by or in front of ...
  • Oct 16, 2013 ... Today a co-worker asked me whether you ran something “past” someone, or ran it “passed” someone. After a google search and a minor ...

Alternatives:

  • it succeeded
  • it went by
  • it completed
  • it moved on
  • it advanced

it's passed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that a period of time has gone by.

Use 'it's passed' when referring to a period of time that has gone by, such as a deadline, a specific time, or an event.

Examples:

  • I can't believe it's already passed midnight.
  • The due date for the project has passed.
  • The anniversary has passed, and we forgot to celebrate.
  • Apr 23, 2008 ... i think it's passed but getting really confused now and so need your help! thanks. Dandy Abesamis on February 19, 2010 3:58 am. Sharon,.
  • Jul 27, 2015 ... Lobby this little-known government office after it's passed. Resize Text. Print Article. Comments. By Simon F. Haeder and Susan Webb Yackee ...
  • Surviving the Storm: It's Passed. What Are The Next Steps? Surviving the Storm: It's Passed. What Are The Next Steps? After the storm, it's time to assess the ...
  • Money is in my jeans, best believe that it's passed down. Lyric Meaning. Wordplay. Money in my jeans like money he currently has, play on the word genes ...

Alternatives:

  • it has gone by
  • it has elapsed
  • it has ended
  • it has transpired
  • it has lapsed

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