English Synonym Finder

lag

Definitions

A period of time between one event and another, or a delay in progress.

To fail to keep up with others in a race or movement.

The time interval between the input of a signal and its resulting output in an electronic system.

Examples

The internet connection started to lag during the middle of the video call.

There is often a noticeable lag between the action on screen and the sound in this game.

Economic growth began to lag behind the projections made earlier this year.

Synonyms

delay linger loiter dally crawl drag slack

Antonyms

accelerate hasten advance hurry speed rush outpace