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Straggling Meaning in English

word · lemma: straggle

ˈstɹæɡəɫ
STRAG-ling
stɹˈæɡlɪŋ
STRAG-ling

التعريف

Moving or spreading out in an irregular or scattered way, or falling behind the main group.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often describes things that are untidy, uneven, or lag behind. Used for people, hair, plants, or groups. Common collocations: 'straggling vines', 'straggling group', 'straggling hair'. More descriptive/literary than everyday speech.

جمل نموذجية

A straggling line of children walked through the field.

basic

Some straggling vines grew over the wall.

basic

He finished last, straggling behind the others.

basic

There were a few straggling hairs on her forehead after the haircut.

natural

Some guests were still straggling in long after the party started.

natural

The straggling crowd slowly made its way out of the stadium.

natural