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Lapse
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
lapses
Examples
His lapse in concentration during the test led to several simple mistakes.
02
a failure to maintain a higher state
03
in addition (usually followed by `with')
04
a temporary failure or gap in judgment, memory, or concentration
Examples
There was a lapse in his memory regarding the details of the event.
to lapse
01
go back to bad behavior
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
lapse
3rd person singular
lapses
Present participle
lapsing
Past simple
lapsed
Past participle
lapsed
02
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
03
to cease or come to an end, especially due to the passage of time or neglect
Examples
The subscription will lapse if payment is not received by the due date.
04
pass into a specified state or condition
05
let slip
Lexical Tree
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