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Antonym of Elapse

Description:

The antonym of "elapse" refers to an action or process that occurs instantaneously or without the passage of time.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb: appear, surface, manifest, emerge
• Noun: instant, moment, occurrence
• Adverb: immediately, suddenly
• Adjective: instant, immediate, sudden

Possible Senses and Usages:

Verb:

1. The flowers appeared magically in the garden without anyone planting them.

2. The truth about his past surfaced unexpectedly.

3. The solution to the problem manifested itself in her mind.

4. The answer to the riddle emerged suddenly, surprising everyone.

Noun:

1. The event happened in an instant, and then it was over.

2. He made the most of every moment he had.

3. The occurrence caught everyone off guard.

Adverb:

1. He realized he forgot his phone and turned back immediately.

2. She suddenly appeared at the door, causing a commotion.

Adjective:

1. The response was instant, providing immediate relief.

2. The doctor arrived immediately to attend to the patient.

3. A sudden gust of wind knocked the papers off the table.

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