Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Lag.
How to pronounce lag:
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Lag - as a noun
The time between one event, process, or period and another
Example: "Meanwhile the socialists are running the government"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interimmeantimemeanwhileHypernyms (Closely Related)
intervaltime intervalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
staveLag - as a verb
Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dawdlefall backfall behindHypernyms (Closely Related)
followHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Example: "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gaolimmureimprisonincarceratejailjugput awayput behind barsremandThrow or pitch at a mark, as with coins
Cover with lagging to prevent heat loss
Example: "Lag pipes"
Lag - as an adjective
Late
Last; long-delayed.
Last made; hence, made of refuse; inferior.
Example Sentences
"There was a lag in the video playback."
"The lag in the game made it difficult to play."
"The lag in the internet connection caused buffering issues."
"During peak hours, there can be a lag in the network speed."
"She experienced a lag in response time when typing on the old keyboard."
Word Game Points
Is LAG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lag is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LAG has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is LAG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lag is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLAG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is LAG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lag is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLAG has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
