lapse

The word “lapse” has 1 syllable: lapse

It's pronounced as /læps/

What is synonym and antonym for lapse?

In the thesaurus, “lapse” has 44 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for lapse

Antonyms for lapse

Meanings of lapse

noun
1. A temporary failure; a slip.
2. A decline or fall in standards.
3. A pause in continuity.
4. An interval of time between events.
5. A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.
6. A marked decrease in air temperature with increasing altitude because the ground is warmer than the surrounding air.
7. A common-law rule that if the person to whom property is willed were to die before the testator, then the gift would be ineffective.
8. A fall or apostasy.
verb
1. To fall away gradually; to subside.
2. To fall into error or heresy.
3. To slip into a bad habit that one is trying to avoid.
4. To become void.
5. To fall or pass from one proprietor to another, or from the original destination, by the omission, negligence, or failure of somebody, such as a patron or legatee.

Example Sentences

He forgot to renew his membership, resulting in a lapse of his benefits.
The company experienced a lapse in productivity during the transition period.
Without consistent practice, her language skills began to lapse.
There was a brief lapse in judgment, but she quickly corrected her mistake.
The contract specifies consequences for any lapse in meeting the deadlines.

On this page you'll find 76 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lapse, such as: accuracy, advantage, begin, behavior, blunder, breach, care.

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