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lapse vs move on

move on vs lapse

lapse is a noun but move on is not a noun.

lapse and move on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lapse Yes No Yes No
move on No No Yes No
As verbs, move on is a hypernym of lapse; that is, move on is a word with a broader meaning than lapse:
  • lapse: for time to move forward
  • move on: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Other hypernyms of lapse include advance, go on, march on, pass on, progress.
lapse (noun) move on (noun)
a mistake resulting from inattention
a failure to maintain a higher state
a break or intermission in the occurrence of something
lapse (verb) move on (verb)
go back to bad behavior move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
end, at least for a long time
for time to move forward
pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
let slip
Difference between lapse and move on

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