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to tick away
[phrase form: tick]
01
(of time, day, etc.) to gradually pass, indicating the continuous progression of moments or events
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
tick away
3rd person singular
ticks away
Past simple
ticked away
Past participle
ticked away
Examples
The deadline was quickly approaching, and I could feel the time ticking away, urging me to work faster.
02
(of watches, clocks, etc.) to make a rhythmic short sound as time progresses
Examples
As I sat in the waiting room, I could hear the clock ticking on the minutes.
