Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To overtake or catch up in a race; a flat spatial area commonly where objects or events reside; movement from one point to another, often circular.
Lap
/læp/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She buried her face in her mothers lap, sobbing.
This time, the note was on her lap:
I saw her laying across your lap and you laughing.
Etymology:
The word lap originates from the Old English læppa, meaning a fold of a garment, which may be linked with laps in races. Its usage as a verb to mean overtaking a runner comes from this sense.
Usage Statistics:
18 mentions per 1 million words 
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