lapse
word
Definition
A lapse is a brief mistake, a period when concentration or good judgment is temporarily lost, or a period of time passing between events.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral; used for 'lapse in judgment', 'memory lapse', or 'time lapse.' Not used for physical falls. Often indicates a temporary issue, not a permanent one.
Spanish: desliz - lapsus - intervaloPortuguese (BR): lapso - deslizePortuguese (PT): lapso - deslizeChinese (Simplified): 疏忽 - 失误 - 间隔Chinese (Traditional): 疏忽 - 失誤 - 間隔Hindi: चूक - गलती - अंतरालArabic: هفوة - تقصير - فترةBengali: ভুল - অসাবধানতা - সময়ের ব্যবধানRussian: ошибка - упущение - перерыв (во времени)Japanese: 過失 - 失念 - 経過（時間）Vietnamese: sai sót - sự lơ đãng - khoảng thời gianKorean: 실수 - 방심 - 시간 경과Turkish: hata - dalgınlık - zaman aralığıUrdu: غلطی - کوتاہی - وقفہIndonesian: kesalahan - kelalaian - jeda waktu
Example Sentences
She had a lapse of concentration during the test.
basic
His lapse in judgment caused a problem at work.
basic
There was a five-minute lapse between calls.
basic
Sorry, that was just a lapse—it won’t happen again.
natural
He apologized for his lapse and promised to do better.
natural
Sometimes a quick lapse of memory makes you forget simple things.
natural