Meaning & use
lag
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To fail to keep pace with something else, falling behind in movement, progress, or timing.
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Sales in the region began to lag behind the rest of the country.
Her internet connection kept lagging during the video call.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'lag' refers to the delay itself, such as 'jet lag' or 'time lag between cause and effect.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A period of delay between two events.
There was a noticeable lag between the lightning and the thunder.
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