elapse
pronunciation
How to pronounce elapse in British English:
UK [ɪˈlæps]
How to pronounce elapse in American English:
US [ɪˈlæps]
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- Verb:
- pass by
Word Origin
- elapse (v.)
- 1640s, from Middle French elapser, from Latin elapsus, past participle of elabi "slip or glide away, escape," from ex- "out, away" (see ex-) + labi "to slip, glide" (see lapse (n.)). The noun now corresponding to elapse is lapse, but elapse (n.) was in recent use. Related: Elapsed; elapsing.
Example
- 1. But that time can elapse quickly with footballers .
- 2. Music electronic dj film ambient easy listening time elapse .
- 3. Six graduates go to summer camp on the beach to elapse their youthfulness .
- 4. Many vehicle occurrences occurred within the elapse week .
- 5. I like to present myself , I miss our elapse .