expression, adverb
as time goes by; with the passage of time; over time
Describes gradual change or development that occurs naturally as time passes. Often used at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
時とともに、痛みは和らいでいった。
As time went by, the pain eased.
時とともに、街の風景も変わっていく。
The cityscape changes over time.
More literal and slightly more formal; emphasizes the passage of time as a condition for change.
A single adverb meaning 'gradually'; does not explicitly mention time, but implies a slow process.
A set phrase composed of 時 (time) + と (with) + ともに (together). The structure ～とともに means 'together with ~' or 'as ~', indicating simultaneous progression.