elapse Meaning & Definition
What Does Elapse Mean?
As a verb, elapse means To pass or move by.
Word Facts for Elapse
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪˈlæps// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | pass, lapse and go along |
| Verb forms | elapses, elapsing, elapsed |
Elapse Definition (Verb)
- To pass or move by.
He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work.
Verb
- (of time) To pass or move by.
He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work.
Synonyms of Elapse
Elapse synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Elapse
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Elapse in a Sentence
He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work.
Several days elapsed before they met again.
Word Forms & Grammar
elapse (third-person singular simple present elapses, present participle elapsing, simple past and past participle elapsed)
Words That Rhyme With Elapse
Origin of Elapse
From Middle French elapser, from Latin elapsus.
How Do You Say Elapse?
The standard pronunciation of elapse is //ɪˈlæps//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Elapse: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is elapse?
Elapse is a verb.
What is another word for elapse?
You can replace elapse with words such as pass, lapse and go along. See the full list of elapse synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of elapse?
The past tense of elapse is elapsed. The present participle is elapsing.