as time passes; with the passing of time; over time
Fixed expression used to describe gradual change or development as time goes by. Often followed by a clause indicating the result.
As time passed, the pain eased.
With the passing of time, his memories faded.
Similar meaning but uses the conditional と, implying a more immediate or general cause-and-effect relationship, while につれて emphasizes a gradual, proportional change.
Also means 'as time passes' but is slightly more formal and can be used in a wider range of contexts, including simultaneous change.
Standard kanji spelling using 経つ.
Kana spelling for 経つ; common in everyday writing.
Alternate kanji for つれて; less common and may appear formal or literary.
A fixed phrase composed of 時間 (time), が (subject marker), 経つ (to pass), and につれて (as; in proportion to). The pattern 〜につれて indicates a gradual change accompanying another change.