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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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As time goes by
Hi,
Do the three phrases all mean the same and are they interchangeable?
as time goes by
with the passing of time
as time passes
Thank you very much.
Do the three phrases all mean the same and are they interchangeable?
as time goes by
with the passing of time
as time passes
Thank you very much.
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Hi, Do the three phrases all mean the same and are they interchangeable? as time goes by with the passing of time as time passes They have the same broad idea. But the two with present tense verbs require approriate tense changes, eg if you are talking about the past, say 'As time went by', 'As time passed'.
- Hi, Do the three phrases all mean the same and are they interchangeable?
- as time goes by with the passing of time as time passes They have the same broad idea.
- But the two with present tense verbs require approriate tense changes, eg if you are talking about the past, say 'As time went by', 'As time passed'.
- Some phrases sound more literary and/or poetical than others.
- eg There is a famous song callled 'As time goes by'.
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Hi,
Do the three phrases all mean the same and are they interchangeable?
as time goes by
with the passing of time
as time passes
They have the same broad idea.
But the two with present tense verbs require approriate tense changes, eg if you are talking about the past, say 'As time went by', 'As time passed'.
Some p
Do the three phrases all mean the same and are they interchangeable?
as time goes by
with the passing of time
as time passes
They have the same broad idea.
But the two with present tense verbs require approriate tense changes, eg if you are talking about the past, say 'As time went by', 'As time passed'.
Some p
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Hi Clive,
Which is suitable to use in conversation?
Thank you very much.
Which is suitable to use in conversation?
Thank you very much.
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