elapse | Definition of elapse

Synonyms and Antonyms of elapse

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 of elapse

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)

Words Related to elapse

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

Phrases Synonymous with elapse

Near Antonyms of elapse

draw out, extend, prolong, protract

Antonyms of elapse

continue, hang on, persist