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 33 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elapses along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elapses
- abates
- bites the dust
- breaks down
- breaks off
- breaks up
- ceases
- closes
- concludes
- cuts out
- dead-ends
- determines
- dies
- discontinues
- ends
- expires
- finishes
- gives over
- goes
- halts
- knocks off
- lapses
- leaves off
- lets up
- passes
- pauses
- quits
- stalls
- stays
- stops
- suspends
- terminates
- winds down
- winds up
Antonyms for elapses
- continues
- draws out
- extends
- hangs on
- persists
- prolongs
- protracts
Meanings of elapses
- verb
- (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 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elapses, such as: abates, bites the dust, breaks down, breaks off, breaks up, ceases, closes.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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