Basic Details
Word: Lag
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To fall behind or move more slowly than others.
Synonyms: Delay, fall behind, lag behind
Antonyms: Lead, advance, hasten
Idioms and Phrases
- Lag behind: To be slower than others or to not keep up with the group. Example: "If I keep lagging behind in my studies, I might not pass the exams."
- Don't lag too far behind: A phrase used to encourage someone to keep up with a pace. Example: "During our hike, make sure to stay close and dont lag too far behind."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I tend to lag in my homework when I spend too much time playing video games.
Example 2: The runner began to lag after the fifth lap, feeling tired and out of breath.
Example 3: If we dont hurry, we will lag behind the rest of the group at the museum.
Fun Fact
The term "lag" originally comes from the 16th-century term "laggen," meaning to hang behind. It was often used in sailing to describe a ship that was slower than the others.
Famous Quote
"You cant move forward if youre always lagging behind." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lag" mean?
a) To move fast
b) To leave quickly
c) To fall behind
d) To jump ahead
Answer: c) To fall behind
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lag"?
a) Advance
b) Lead
c) Delay
d) Rush
Answer: c) Delay
3. Which word is an antonym of "lag"?
a) Delay
b) Fall behind
c) Hasten
d) Slow down
Answer: c) Hasten
4. Which sentence uses "lag" correctly?
a) The dog began to lag behind the others in the race.
b) The cat lagged on the roof.
c) The students lagged their homework.
d) The tree lagged in the wind.
Answer: a) The dog began to lag behind the others in the race.
5. Which idiom means to fall behind?
a) Don't lag too far behind
b) Hurry up
c) Out of the blue
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Don't lag too far behind
