Lagged Meaning in English

word · lemma: lag

US

ˈɫæɡd

LAGD

UK

lˈæɡd

LAGD

Definition

Moved or progressed more slowly than others; failed to keep up. It can also mean a delay in time or performance.

Usage & Nuances

Often describes falling behind in a race, project, or technology. Used in the past tense of 'lag.' Common collocations: 'lagged behind,' 'lagged in performance,' 'lagged far behind.' Not usually used as a noun.

• Spanish: rezagarse - quedarse atrás
• Portuguese (BR): ficar para trás - atrasar-se
• Portuguese (PT): ficar para trás - atrasar-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 落后 - 滞后
• Chinese (Traditional): 落後 - 滯後
• Hindi: पीछे रह गया - पिछड़ गया
• Arabic: تأخّر - تخلّف
• Bengali: পিছিয়ে পড়েছিল - পিছিয়ে ছিল
• Russian: отставал - запаздывал
• Japanese: 遅れた - 遅れていた
• Vietnamese: tụt lại - chậm lại
• Korean: 뒤처졌다 - 느렸다
• Turkish: geride kaldı - yavaşladı
• Urdu: پیچھے رہ گیا - سست ہوگیا
• Indonesian: tertinggal - lambat

Example Sentences

He lagged behind the other runners.

basic

Sales lagged last quarter.

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The project lagged because of delays.

basic

I lagged a bit during the hike but caught up later.

natural

Her computer lagged so badly it crashed.

natural

Our country lagged behind its neighbors in technology for years.

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