FALL BEHIND Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase fall behind. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase fall behind. (close relations)

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Definition of FALL BEHIND

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	fall back				verbv
	verb • fall backwards and down • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. • move back and away from • retreat • have recourse to • go back to bad behavior
	dawdle				verbv
	verb • take one's time; proceed slowly • waste time • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
	lag				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the act of slowing down or falling behind • the time between one event, process, or period and another • one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket verb • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail • throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins • cover with lagging to prevent heat loss
	recede				verbv
	verb • pull back or move away or backward • retreat • become faint or more distant

Best Hypernyms For FALL BEHIND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fall behind, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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