Lagging and Lingering

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Lagging adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Usage example: the lagging pace of work on the project was worrisome

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Lingering and lagging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lingering" instead an adjective "Lagging".

Nearby Words: lag, lagged

Lingering noun - The act of tarrying.

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Lagging and lingering are semantically related. You can use "Lagging" instead an adjective "Lingering".

Nearby Words: linger, lingered, lingerer

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