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Lag
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Simple meaning
What does Lag mean?
Lag means a delay or falling behind.
Dictionary definition
A delay or to fall behind in time, progress, or movement.
Example sentences
Lag in a sentence
easy
There was a lag before the video started.
medium
The runner began to lag near the end of the race.
hard
In the science project, a short lag appeared between pressing the button and seeing the result.
Synonyms
Words like Lag
delayA pause before something happens.
fall behindTo move or progress more slowly than others.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Lag word family
Base word
lag
noun
lag
A delay.
verb
lags
Falls behind or delays now or often.
verb
lagged
Fell behind in the past.
verb
lagging
Falling behind now.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does lag mean?
Lag means there is a delay or something is behind.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of lag?
To lead means to be ahead, which is the opposite of lagging behind.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lag correctly?
This sentence uses lag to mean a delay.
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