Definitions

fall behind

VERB

trail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chase falter lag pull

STRONG

dally dangle dawdle delay dog drag draggle draw droop extend flag halt hang haul hunt linger loiter plod poke procrastinate pursue shadow shag spook spoor stalk straggle stream tail tarry tow trace track traipse trudge

WEAK

bedog bring up the rear drop back fall back follow a scent hang back hang down nose out poke along string along tag along take out after

Antonyms

STRONG

advance carry on complete finish forward go hasten hurry ignore leave leave alone let go push rise run away rush shorten speed stop tiptoe

WEAK

lead

Example Sentences

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Scotland should not be afraid if they fell behind, he said, and they should not be afraid if they were ahead.

From BBC

Even though public frustration with clock changes is high, the issue has repeatedly fallen behind higher-stakes legislative fights involving budgets, defense, immigration and taxes.

From Los Angeles Times

Before its bankruptcy filing, Saks had fallen behind on payments to suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal

After falling behind early in camp due to an illness, Sheehan made his first appearance in the Cactus League Wednesday against Team Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times

In reality, despite their sense of falling behind, most high earners save a lot.

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