Meaning of lag behind | Babel Free
Definitions
To fail to keep pace; to fail to keep up with one's peers; to achieve or impress less than one's peers; to move more slowly than one's peers.
Equivalents
Bahasa Indonesia
ketinggalan
日本語
出遅れる
Examples
“Liam was lagging behind in the race⟳.”
“Until now these for the most part have⟳ lagged far behind those of Western Europe in speed⟳; over the longer distances average speeds well below 40 m.p.h. have⟳ been the rule⟳.”
“As the country continues to wrestle⟳ with one of the greatest upheavals to everyday life in recent memory, passenger numbers have⟳ had a turbulent 'snakes and ladders' journey - and continue⟳ to lag behind pre-pandemic levels.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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