Meaning of "lapse"

lapse •

n.
• • 1. a slip away from right conduct: pagkahulog, pagkabuyo, pagkaligaw
  • 2. a slipping by (of time): paglipas, pagdaan (ng panahon)
  • 3. a lapse of memory, forgetfulness: pagkalimot

v.
• • 1. to slip or fall into: mahulog sa, mauwi sa, mabuyo sa
  • 2. to lapse into: unti-unting mawalan ng malay-tao
  • 3. to pass away: lumipas, palipasin
  • 4. to end, lose force: mapaso

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adj.
• • out of fashion, obsolete, faded

v.
• • lumipas (-um-) to lapse, to come to pass. Lumipas ang mahabang panahon. A long time passed.