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Elapse

usgb/ɪˈlæps/Volume
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Time Transition

Indicates a passage of time in narratives or explanations.

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Several years elapsed before the sequel to the book was released.
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Past Events

Used in past tense to describe time that has already passed.

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Five minutes had elapsed when the alarm finally went off.
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Impersonal Concept

Focuses on time itself, not personal experiences or emotions.

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Time elapsed between the meetings was spent preparing the presentation.
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