why is there "by"?

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is it correct if I say "time goes slowly"? if yes, why Madonna sings Time Goes by Slowly. Why there is that "by"?

2006-12-22 21:54:19 · 3 answers · asked by diesel_peet 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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"goes by" = "passes"

"goes" = "leaves, exits, departs"

Time passes but it never departs.

2006-12-22 21:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by Feeling new @ 42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"time (does go) goes slowly" is correct usage but is different from "time goes/passes by slowly". I'm sure there is an English description for the difference, maybe some teacher can tell you.

2006-12-23 06:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

GO IS DIFFERENT FROM GO BY
TIME GOES BY

2006-12-23 06:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by nas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋