lapped

The word “lapped” has 1 syllable: lapped

It's pronounced as /læpt/

What is synonym and antonym for lapped?

In the thesaurus, “lapped” has 103 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for lapped

Antonyms for lapped

bared
denuded
exposed
free
let go
poured
ran
release
rolled
run
streamed
stripped
stript
uncover
unwrap

Meanings of lapped

verb
1. To enfold; to hold as in one's lap; to cherish.
2. To rest or recline in a lap, or as in a lap.
3. To fold; to bend and lay over or on something.
4. To wrap around, enwrap, wrap up.
5. To envelop, enfold.
6. To wind around.
7. To place or lay (one thing) so as to overlap another.
8. To polish, e.g., a surface, until smooth.
9. To be turned or folded; to lie partly on or over something; to overlap.
10. To overtake a straggler in a race by completing one more whole lap than the straggler.
11. To cut or polish with a lap, as glass, gems, cutlery, etc.
12. To take (liquid) into the mouth with the tongue; to lick up with a quick motion of the tongue.
13. (of water) To wash against a surface with a splashing sound; to swash.
adjective
1. Being one or more complete laps behind the leader in a race.

Example Sentences

The waves lapped gently against the shore, creating a soothing sound.
The cat lapped up the milk from the saucer with enthusiasm.
As the race progressed, the leader lapped the slower runners with ease.
The dog eagerly lapped at the water bowl after a long walk in the sun.
The flames lapped at the edges of the wooden cabin, threatening to engulf it in fire.

On this page you'll find 118 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lapped, such as: babbled, bared, bathe, bathed, blanketed, bosomed, bowered.

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