lag
Pronunciation: [læɡ]
Context: “games”
(verb) to move or happen more slowly than others. If you're racing with your friends, and you are falling behind, you are lagging.
Example
She started to lag behind the group because she was tired.
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He did not lag behind; he finished the race in first place.
Example
Are you lagging behind in your studies compared to your classmates?
Context: “time”
(verb) to delay or come after something else in time. It's like when you have to wait longer for something while others are already done.
Example
The project is lagging, but we will catch up soon.
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The tasks aren't lagging; they're all completed on time.
Example
Why is the shipment lagging behind schedule?
Context: “games”
(noun) a delay in progress or a slower performance compared to others. If you are not keeping up in a game, that’s called a lag.
Example
There was a slight lag in her response during the game.
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There was no lag in his performance; he was quick and efficient.
Example
Did you notice any lag while we were playing together?
Context: “time”
(noun) the time difference between two events, where one event happens later than the other. Think of it as waiting longer for something to happen.
Example
There was a noticeable lag between the sound and the video during the movie.
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There was no lag at all; everything happened at the same time.
Example
What causes the lag in the system when we start the program?