Elapse Definition & Meaning

elapse
verb
  1. pass by; "three years elapsed"

"Elapse" in song lyrics

See how elapse is used in real songs:

  • "Sign of the time we elapse"
    Aesop Rock — None Shall Pass
  • "Time elapse"
    MURS — Simple

Usage tips for "elapse"

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