whisk by
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Definition
Verb: - To move past or elapse very quickly; to pass by with great speed, often so fast as to be almost unnoticed.
Usage
This verb describes the rapid passage of something, typically time or a moving object. It emphasizes speed and brevity, suggesting the action happens in a flash. It is often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
Examples
- The years seemed to whisk by before we knew it.
- A sports car whisked by us on the empty highway.
- The opportunity to apply for the grant whisked by while I was on vacation.
Advanced Usage
- To have something whisk by: This construction emphasizes the experience of something passing rapidly.
- I had my youth whisk by in a blur of work and study.
Variants and Related Words
- Fly by (phrasal verb): To pass very quickly. (e.g., )
- Zip by (phrasal verb): To move or pass quickly. (e.g., )
- Whisk (verb): To move or take something quickly and suddenly. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Flash by
- Rush past
- Speed by
- Dart past
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Whisk away/off: To take someone or something away quickly and suddenly.
- The secret service agents whisked the president away after the speech.
Verb
- move by very quickly