Definitions and Examples of elapsed, passed, spent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The amount of time that has passed since the beginning of an event or period.
Example
The elapsed time for the marathon was two hours and thirty minutes.
To move past or go by something or someone.
Example
The train passed through the tunnel quickly.
The amount of time that has been used or consumed.
Example
She spent three hours studying for her exam.
Key Differences: elapsed vs passed vs spent
- 1Elapsed refers to the amount of time that has passed since the beginning of an event or period.
- 2Passed refers to the act of moving past or going by something or someone.
- 3Spent refers to the amount of time that has been used or consumed.
Effective Usage of elapsed, passed, spent
- 1Time Management: Use these antonyms to describe the duration of events or activities.
- 2Narrative Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in stories to create a sense of time and progression.
- 3Conversation: Use these antonyms to discuss the time that has passed or the duration of events.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unelapsed describe the time that has passed or the duration of an event. Use elapsed to refer to the amount of time that has passed, passed to describe the act of moving past something, and spent to describe the amount of time that has been used or consumed. These antonyms can be used in time management, narrative writing, and conversations.
