elapses

The word “elapses” has 3 syllables: e-laps-es.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈlæpsɪz/.


What is synonym and antonym for elapses?

In the thesaurus, “elapses” has 10 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for elapses

  • ceases
  • concludes
  • ends
  • expire
  • expires
  • halts
  • pass by
  • passes
  • stops
  • transpire

Antonyms for elapses

  • continues
  • hangs on
  • persists

Meanings of elapses

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

Example Sentences

  • As time elapses, the urgency of the task becomes more apparent.
  • The process becomes smoother as experience elapses over the years.
  • The clock ticks away, and every second that elapses brings us closer to the deadline.
  • Once the allotted time elapses, the system will automatically shut down.
  • The situation may change significantly as more time elapses.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elapses, such as: ceases, concludes, continues, ends, expire, expires, halts.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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