Synonyms: elapse, glide by, go along, go by, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by, lapse
Definition: pass by
Usage: three years elapsed
Similar words: go on, advance, march on, progress, move on, pass on
Definition: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Usage: Time marches on
Synonyms: slip away, sneak away, sneak off, sneak out, steal away
Definition: leave furtively and stealthily
Usage: The lecture was boring and many students slipped out when the instructor turned towards the blackboard
Similar words: leave, go away, go forth
Definition: go away from a place
Usage: At what time does your train leave?; She didn't leave until midnight; The ship leaves at midnight