noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
Used in storytelling to indicate a time that has passed or events that have transpired
Referring to a time in the past, often used in historical narratives or discussions
Eliciting feelings of longing or wistfulness for times gone by
Reflecting on one's own past experiences or memories
In the context of a writer, 'gone by' may be used to refer to events or time periods that have passed. For example, a writer may use the phrase 'gone by' when discussing historical events in a novel.
In the context of a psychologist, 'gone by' may be used to refer to past experiences or memories that a patient is struggling to move on from. Psychologists may use this phrase to help patients process and come to terms with events that have occurred in the past.