Synonyms of elapse

elapse

verb

i-ˈlaps 

as in to expire

to come to an end

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expire
• stop
• end
• cease
• conclude
• halt
• lapse
• pass
• terminate
• finish
• die
• go
• determine
• close
• discontinue
• wind up
• break off
• wink (out)
• stall
• leave off
• break up
• let up
• quit
• bite the dust
• pause
• dead-end
• suspend
• pack (up or in)
• refrain (from)
• lay off (of)
• stay
• desist (from)
• cut out
• break down
• knock off
• abate
• give over
• wind down
• peter (out)
• conk (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• persist
• hang on
• prolong
• extend
• draw out
• protract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elapse

Daniels passed for 299 yards and two touchdowns in the 45-31 win, displaying poise as the final minutes elapsed. —Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

However, his lawyer argued that year that the criminal actions against the professor, who immediately moved for acquittal, was not considered final until the judgment of conviction was rendered, appeal exhausted and the time for a petition elapsed or denied. —Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025

Senators on the Armed Services panel also voted to waive the seven-day rule that usually requires at least a week to elapse between a nominee’s confirmation hearing and a vote to discharge from committee. —Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025

In their models, planets swept up most of the material floating around the early solar system long before 200 million years had elapsed. —Francis Nimmo, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025