lag
4 points
English
3 letters
Common
Commonness #17,804
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
noun
the act of slowing down or falling behind
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈæɡ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of slowing down or falling behind
one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)