lapped
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /læpt/
KK: /læpt/
adjective
Definition
Being behind in a race by one or more laps.
Example
The runner was lapped by the leader during the marathon.
Conversation
Did you see how far behind he was in the race?
Yeah, he looked really lapped by the time he finished the first lap.
I can't believe he didn't give up, though.
True, it takes a lot of determination to keep going when you're that lapped.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
overdue
behind
lagging
Antonyms
leading
ahead
winning
verb
Definition
To have taken a small amount of something, often liquid, into the mouth or to have moved around something in a circular motion.
Example
The dog lapped up the water eagerly after running in the heat.
Tense Forms
Past: lapped
Past Participle: lapped
Conversation
Did you see how fast he lapped everyone during the race?
Yeah, it was impressive! I couldn't believe my eyes.
I thought he would win, but I didn't expect him to lap the second place so quickly.
Root Explanation
The word 'lapped' originates from the Old English 'lappa', meaning to fold or to wrap. It refers to the action of something being folded over or covering another part.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'folded over' or 'wrapped' — that's what 'lapped' means.
Visually Confused Words
clapped
unlapped
yapped
napped
lipped
lapsed
capped
append