Late and Lapsed

Late

Late adjective - No longer living.
Usage example: our late granduncle remembered us in his will

Lapsed and late are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lapsed" instead an adjective "Late".

Nearby Words: lately, lateness

Lapsed

Lapsed adjective - No longer active or practicing.
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Late and lapsed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Late" instead an adjective "Lapsed".

Nearby Words: lapse, lapsing
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