Lagging Synonyms and Antonyms

lăgĭng
Not progressing and developing as fast as others, as in economic and social aspects
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. backward
  2. underdeveloped
  3. undeveloped
To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stalling
  2. slowing
  3. retarding
  4. detaining
  5. delaying

Words Related to Lagging

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Lagging Sentence Examples

  • She hurriedly ascended the narrow dimly lit stone staircase, calling to Pierre, who was lagging behind, to follow.

  • Line the walls of this area with loft lagging.

  • The pipe lagging would have to be attached to each bottle on the day.

  • I'm sure Mr. Dean doesn't want to wait up for an out-of-shape old lady lagging behind him.

  • Jim hastened his lagging steps at this assurance of a quick relief from the dark passage.

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