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time has passed vs time have passed

The correct option is 'Time has passed.' 'Time' is a singular noun, so it should be followed by the singular form of a verb. 'Time have passed' is incorrect because 'have' is the plural form of the verb, which does not agree with the singular subject 'time.'
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Explained by Vince
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Last updated: July 25, 2024

time has passed

Correct. 'Time has passed' is the right construction to use.

Use 'time has passed' when referring to the passage of time in the past.

Examples:

  • Time has passed since we last saw each other.
  • I can't believe how quickly time has passed.
  • Time has passed, but the memories remain.
  • By the time I realized, time had passed.
  • Time has passed, and things have changed.
  • Just how much time has passed.
  • How much time has passed, let me think...
  • Although time has passed, you should know, there is a reason as to why I let you go that day.
  • It's like, we don't even know how much time has passed there for her possibly years.
  • No, that time has passed.
  • Or of how much time has passed.
  • Noble spirits, your time has passed.
  • You saying that time has passed?
  • So figure out how much time has passed, and work your way up from whenever you started it.
  • How much time has passed since?
  • I don't know how much time has passed since I left the house.
  • I can't believe how much time has passed since I first brought you home from the hospital.
  • Now it is September 2008, and I do not think that the time has passed in vain.
  • Raylan: You saying that time has passed?
  • If you fade out It seems like more time has passed
  • Meanwhile, time has passed and a new budget year has begun.
  • The time has passed for hand wringing, Madam President.
  • I'm afraid not enough time has passed, Cunxin.
  • And so much time has passed.
  • I feel like I'm 23 and no time has passed.

time have passed

Incorrect. 'Time have passed' is not a valid construction in English.


Alternatives:

  • Time has passed
  • Time passed
  • Time elapsed
  • Time flew by
  • Time slipped away

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