lag

The word “lag” has 1 syllable: lag

It's pronounced as /læɡ/

What is synonym and antonym for lag?

In the thesaurus, “lag” has 139 synonyms and 76 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lag along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lag

noun
1. A gap, a delay; an interval created by something not keeping up; a latency.
2. Delay; latency.
3. One sentenced to transportation for a crime.
4. A prisoner, a criminal.
5. A method of deciding which player shall start. Both players simultaneously strike a cue ball from the baulk line to hit the top cushion and rebound down the table; the player whose ball finishes closest to the baulk cushion wins.
6. One who lags; that which comes in last.
7. The fag-end; the rump; hence, the lowest class.
8. A stave of a cask, drum, etc.; especially one of the narrow boards or staves forming the covering of a cylindrical object, such as a boiler, or the cylinder of a carding machine or steam engine.
9. A bird, the greylag.
verb
1. To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind.
2. To cover (for example, pipes) with felt strips or similar material (referring to a time lag effect in thermal transfer).
3. To transport as a punishment for crime.
4. To cause to lag; to slacken.
adjective
1. Late.
2. Last; long-delayed.
3. Last made; hence, made of refuse; inferior.

There was a noticeable lag in the video stream due to poor internet connection.
Despite his efforts, there was a significant lag in his progress compared to others.
The economy experienced a period of lag following the recession.
We need to address the lag in our production schedule to meet the deadline.
The team struggled with a performance lag during the first half of the game.

On this page you'll find 215 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lag, such as: accelerate, advance, amble, barrel, be behind, beginning, bolt.

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