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Elapse
Definitions
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verb
To
pass
or
slip
by
,
especially
with
reference
to
time
.
As
the
meeting
continued
,
hours
began
to
elapse
without
anyone
noticing
.
The
deadline
for
the
project
will
elapse
at
midnight
.
Months
elapse
quickly
when
you're
busy
with
work
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
elapsus
Word parts
e (out) + labi (to slip)
Originally meant
to slip away
Background
The word 'elapse' comes from the Latin 'elapsus', which means to slip away or escape. It entered English in the 16th century, often used to describe the passing of time.