What does elapse mean?
Elapse means (intransitive, of time) To pass or move by..
Elapse
/ɪˈlæps/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive, of time) To pass or move by..
Example Sentences
He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work.
Several days elapsed before they met again.
The week that was yet to elapse, she spent in wandering through her uncle's favourite walks in hours of tearful vigil, beside his tomb, and in collecting together every trifle on which he had set a value.
Many years elapsed before the success of Kemp Town as a residential district was assured; the foundations of the estate were laid in 1823, but some houses remained untenanted until the 1850s.
Synonyms for elapse
Antonyms for elapse
Related Words
Word Forms
- elapses
- elapsing
- elapsed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for elapse?
Common synonyms include elapse, go by, go, go past.
What is the opposite of elapse?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use elapse in a sentence?
He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work.
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