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Lag Behind

Description:

The term "lag behind" refers to the act of falling or remaining behind in progress, development, or a competition.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Phrasal verb
  • Verb

Possible Senses and Usages:

  1. To be slower in progress or development than others.
  2. To fail to keep up with others in a competition or race.
  3. To be delayed or behind in completing a task or obligation.
  4. To be outdated or less advanced compared to others.

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. Despite his efforts, John always seems to lag behind his classmates in academics.
  • 2. The tortoise lagged behind the hare in the race.
  • 3. Due to the heavy traffic, we will probably lag behind schedule.
  • 4. The old computer is starting to lag behind newer models in terms of performance.

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