Synonyms and Antonyms of lag (lăg)

slack get no place fast belatedness retardation slowness tardiness falling behind interval pulling back delay slowdown drag sluggishness backwardness dawdle linger fall back hold back loiter tarry straggle saunter be retarded inch along inch get behind slacken slow-up fall-behind lag behind procrastinate have lead in one's rear plod trudge toddle slouch lounge shuffle falter flag stagger hobble limp shamble dally dilly-dally poke trail detain hang-up hold up retard set back slow stall detainment holdup dawdler dilly-dallier laggard lagger lingerer loiterer procrastinator straggler tarrier slowpoke dillydally stave tire interim meantime meanwhile imprison incarcerate immure put behind bars jail jug gaol remand put away

progress progression advance hasten hurry keep pace with dance scamper bound lead run rush

fast help time lagging recession

gal ₄ lag ₄

ag ₃ al ₂ la ₂