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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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The union said some members often fall behind on rent and resort to long commutes to cut back on high-cost housing near work, while others sleep in cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite a historic lead heading into the weekend, McIlroy didn’t just fall behind on Sunday but trailed by as many as three shots at times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

In the long run, you’ll probably fall behind whenever most investors want exciting stocks instead—and you would better be prepared for those periods to last for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

"For an adult, waiting is annoying, painful and difficult. But for a child, waiting means your peer group moves on while you don't. You fall behind and never catch up."

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

“Yes, you’d better. We must not allow Levy Pants to fall behind in the struggle for the survival of the fittest.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole