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(Entry 1 of 2)
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
- the lagging pace of work on the project was worrisome
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lagging
verbpresent participle of lag
Synonyms & Antonyms of lagging (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to lose bodily strength or vigor
- during the fourth quarter the whole team seemed to lag
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2
to move or act slowly
- the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack
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The first known use of lagging was in 1851
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