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Synonyms for lap

Two senses of lap live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineActions

movement once around a course

He drove an extra lap just for insurance.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

circle

Same sentence, swapped: He drove an extra circle just for insurance.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for lap as it is used in the sentence above.

lick
overlap
stroke

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineObjects

a flap that lies over another part

The lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

overlap

Same sentence, swapped: The overlap of the shingles should be at least ten inches.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for lap as it is used in the sentence above.

lick
circuit
tongue

Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other actions words at Treeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

assemblynoungatheringthe social act of assemblingTreelineHas a reason line assistnounhelpthe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purposeTreelineHas a reason line backingnounbackupthe act of providing approval and supportTreelineHas a reason line barnounsaloona room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counterTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line engagementnouninvolvementthe act of sharing in the activities of a groupTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line entrancenounentrythe act of enteringTreelineHas a reason line escapenounflightthe act of escaping physicallyFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line divideverbsplitseparate into parts or portionsTreelineHas a reason line

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