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Lapse into Meaning in English

expression

ˈɫæps/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
LAPS IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
lˈæps/ /ˈɪntʊ
LAPS IN-tu

التعريف

To gradually or suddenly fall into a particular state, mood, or way of behaving, often a negative or less desirable one.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used for relapsing into old habits, negative states (e.g., 'lapse into silence', 'lapse into depression'). Common with 'a coma', 'despair', 'sleep'. More formal or literary than casual speech. Not usually used for positive states.

جمل نموذجية

He often lapses into silence during meetings.

basic

After losing his job, he lapsed into depression.

basic

The country lapsed into chaos after the leader resigned.

basic

Whenever he's tired, he lapses into old habits without noticing.

natural

After a few drinks, he sometimes lapses into speaking his hometown dialect.

natural

The conversation quickly lapsed into awkward silence.

natural