elapse

The word “elapse” has 2 syllables: e-lapse

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlæps/

What is synonym and antonym for elapse?

In the thesaurus, “elapse” has 42 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elapse along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elapse

abate
bite the dust
break down
break off
break up
cease
close
conclude
cut out
dead-end
determine
die
discontinue
end
expire
finish
flow
give over
glide by
go
halt
knock off
lapse
leave off
let up
pass
pass away
pass by
pause
quit
roll by
roll on
run out
stall
stay
stop
suspend
terminate
transpire
vanish
wind down
wind up

Antonyms for elapse

continue
draw out
extend
hang on
persist
prolong
protract

Meanings of elapse

verb
1. (of time) To pass or move by.

Example Sentences

As the minutes elapse, the anticipation in the room grows.
We waited for several hours, but no significant events occurred as time continued to elapse.
Once the deadline has elapsed, the application process will be closed.
It’s hard to believe that a decade has already elapsed since our last reunion.
Time seemed to elapse quickly during the exciting concert.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elapse, such as: abate, bite the dust, break down, break off, break up, cease, close.

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