Went by (7)
'went by' is the definition.
('pass' can be a synonym of 'go by')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for passed that I've seen before include "Got a good grade" , "Overtook and moved ahead" , "Examined and declared satisfactory" , "Handed on; went by" , "Gone" .)
'went by' is the definition.
('elapse' can be a synonym of 'go by')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for elapsed that I've seen before include "Passed, of time" , "Expired" , "Pleased (anag.)" , "Went by" , "Pleased to have passed" .)