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glide by

Three years glide by as the child grows taller.

Definition

Verb: * To pass or move by smoothly, quietly, and often quickly, typically referring to the passage of time or an event. * To elapse; for a period to go by.

Usage

The verb "glide by" is used to describe how time or events pass in a way that seems effortless, smooth, and sometimes unnoticed. It often carries a neutral or slightly positive connotation, suggesting a pleasant or uneventful passage.

Examples
  • Time:
  • Event:
  • Period:
Advanced Usage
  • Impersonal Construction: It is common to use "glide by" with impersonal subjects like "time," "years," "days," or "the world."
    • The afternoon glided by as we talked.
  • Figurative Use for Opportunities: Can be used figuratively for chances or opportunities that pass smoothly without being seized.
    • He let the opportunity for promotion glide by.
Variants and Related Words
  • Glide (verb): To move smoothly and continuously.
    • The swans glided across the lake.
  • Elapse (verb): (More formal) For time to pass or go by.
    • Several hours elapsed before they returned.
Synonyms
  • Pass by
  • Go by
  • Slip by
  • Roll by
  • Fly by (implies greater speed)
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Go by: A more common and general synonym for passing, especially time.
    • As the weeks went by, her confidence grew.
  • Slip by: Emphasizes passing quietly or unnoticed.
    • The deadline slipped by without anyone realizing.
Related Idioms
  • Time flies: An idiom emphasizing how quickly time passes.
    • Time flies when you're having fun.
  • In the blink of an eye: An idiom for something happening extremely quickly.
    • The years passed in the blink of an eye.
glide by

Three years glide by as the child grows taller.

Verb
  1. pass by
    • three years elapsed

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