Elapses — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /i-ˈlaps/

Meaning & Definition of Elapses

Elapses (verb)

  1. pass, go by

Elapses (noun)

  1. passage

Elapses (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come to an end

    "in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun"

    similar: breaks off, breaks up, ceases, closes, concludes, dead-ends, determines, dies, discontinues, ends, expires, finishes, goes, halts, lapses, leaves off, lets up, passes, quits, stops, terminates, winds up, winks (out), bites the dust
    related: desists (from), lays off (of), refrains (from), gives over (British), knocks off, packs (up or in), breaks down, conks (out), cuts out, stalls, pauses, stays, suspends, abates, peters (out), winds down
    opposite: continues, hangs on, persists
    near: draws out, extends, prolongs, protracts

Related Entry: Elapse (verb)

Elapse is a different word from Elapses. The synonyms below are for elapse, not for elapses.

  1. to come to an end

    "in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun"

    similar: break off, break up, cease, close, conclude, dead-end, determine, die, discontinue, end, expire, finish, go, halt, lapse, leave off, let up, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up, wink (out), bite the dust
    related: desist (from), lay off (of), refrain (from), give over (British), knock off, pack (up or in), break down, conk (out), cut out, stall, pause, stay, suspend, abate, peter (out), wind down
    opposite: continue, hang on, persist
    near: draw out, extend, prolong, protract

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Elapses

The most common words with a similar meaning to Elapses:

breaks off, breaks up, ceases, closes, concludes, dead-ends, determines, dies, discontinues, ends, expires, finishes, goes, halts, lapses, leaves off, lets up, passes, quits, stops, terminates, winds up, winks (out), bites the dust

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Elapses

Words with the opposite meaning of Elapses:

continues, hangs on, persists

Related Words for Elapses

desists (from), lays off (of), refrains (from), gives over, knocks off, packs (up or in), breaks down, conks (out), cuts out, stalls, pauses, stays, suspends, abates, peters (out), winds down

Near Antonyms of Elapses

draws out, extends, prolongs, protracts

Word Forms of Elapses

Inflections: elapsed, elapsing

Origin & Etymology of Elapses

Latin elapsus, past participle of elabi, from e- + labi to slip sleep

First known use: circa 1644

Frequently Asked Questions about Elapses

What does "Elapses" mean?

"Elapses" means pass, go by. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: pass, go by.

What is another word for "Elapses"?

Other words for "Elapses" include breaks off, breaks up, ceases, closes, concludes, dead-ends, determines and dies. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Elapses" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Elapses"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Elapses". Common alternatives include breaks off, breaks up, ceases, closes, concludes, dead-ends, determines, dies, discontinues and ends.

What is the opposite of "Elapses"?

Antonyms of "Elapses" include continues, hangs on and persists. Near antonyms include draws out, extends, prolongs and protracts.

How do you use "Elapses" in a sentence?

Examples of "Elapses" in a sentence: "in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun".

Is "Elapses" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Elapses" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Elapses"?

"Elapses" is pronounced /i-ˈlaps/.

What is the origin of the word "Elapses"?

"Elapses" comes from Latin elapsus, past participle of elabi, from e- + labi to slip sleep. First known use: circa 1644.