Lag and Nip

Opposite meaning words

Lag verb - To lose bodily strength or vigor.

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Nip is an antonym for lag.

Nearby Word: lagging

Nip verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: I'll just nip off to the corner store for some milk

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Lag is an antonym for nip.

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

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Nip and Lag. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lag/nip

Lag & Nip. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lag/nip>.

Nip or Lag. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lag/nip.

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