lapse
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/læps/
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/læps/
noun
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a small mistake from forgetting or not paying attention
A small lapse in memory made her forget her keys.
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a break or gap in time between events
There was a long lapse between their meetings.
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a temporary failure to behave well
His rude comment was a rare lapse in his usual kindness.
intransitive verb
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to end or become invalid because time has passed
The agreement will lapse if not renewed by next month.
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to slowly stop or fade away
The old tradition began to lapse as fewer people practiced it.
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to stop following a religion or belief
She lapsed from her faith during difficult times.
translation
a small mistake from forgetting or not paying attention; a break or gap in time between events; a temporary failure to behave well
to end or become invalid because time has passed; to slowly stop or fade away; to stop following a religion or belief
Word Forms
3rd Present
lapses
Past
lapsed
Perfect
lapsed
Progressive
lapsing
Plural
lapses