Over time
Example: The paint will fade over time if not protected.
Definition
"Over time" is a phrase used to describe something that happens gradually or progressively as a period passes, often implying changes or effects occurring slowly rather than immediately.
Etymology
The phrase "over time" combines the preposition 'over,' indicating movement or passage, with 'time,' referring to the ongoing sequence of events. It has been used in English for centuries to express the idea of something developing or changing during a duration.
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"Over time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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