lapse
Translation
lapse, slip, interval
Examples
He had a momentary lapse in concentration.
He had a momentary lapse in concentration.
There was a long lapse of time between calls.
There was a long lapse of time between calls.
His membership lapsed after a year.
His membership lapsed after a year.
Grammar Patterns
a lapse in ((sth.)) a failure in (sth.) He had a momentary lapse in concentration.
a lapse of ((sth.)) an interval of (sth.) There was a long lapse of time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slip, error, failure, interval
Etymology
From Latin 'lapsus', meaning 'a slip, a fall'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'slipping' or 'falling' away, like your memory or a contract.