Is it correct to say lag behind?
to achieve less than someone or something else: Britain is lagging far behind the rest of Europe on this issue.
What is another word for lag behind?
What is another word for lag behind?
| fall behind | trail |
|---|---|
| dally | straggle |
| dawdle | lag |
| trail behind | be left behind |
| drop back | drop behind |
Why is he lagging behind?
The meaning of the verb lag in the idiom “to lag behind” is “to fail to keep pace with others.” Sometimes “lagging behind” is used as a phrasal verb: U.S. lagging behind on gender equality.
Were lagging behind?
1. To fail to maintain the pace or progress of someone or something; straggle: I lagged behind the rest of the hikers and got lost.
What is the opposite word of lag behind?
“Phelps would quickly lead the other swimmers, leaving them in his wake.”…What is the opposite of lag behind?
| keep up with | compete |
|---|---|
| not fall behind | stay beside |
| not lag | keep step |
| run with |
How do you use lag behind in a sentence?
1. She did well in her first year at school but then started to lag behind. 2. If we lag behind other nations in economy, we will be thrown into a passive position.
What is the antonym of lag behind?
What is the opposite of lagged behind?
| led | headed |
|---|---|
| left behind | got ahead of |
| drew away from | shook off |
| outdid | excelled |
| exceeded | surpassed |
What is the synonym for lofty?
synonyms for lofty
- soaring.
- towering.
- aerial.
- airy.
- high-rise.
- lifted.
- raised.
- sky-high.
What is the meaning of trail behind?
Definition of trail (along) behind/after : to walk or move slowly as one follows behind (someone or something) She marched down the street with her children trailing (along) behind/after (her).
What is a lofty dream?
Man is always said to chase lofty dreams; in a way, we are wired to do so. Lofty, meaning high in rank, style or physical height, implies achievement of a certain elevated position. The word is used often in the non-physical sense, signifying heights of achievement or status.
What is the meaning of loftily *?
high in the air; in an imposing or towering manner:The speaker raised his fist loftily skywards as he spoke, drawing forth cheers from the crowd.
What does trailed off mean?
Definition of trail away/off —used to say that someone’s voice becomes softer and softer and then stops She started asking him a question, but then her voice trailed off.