Lagging and Ready

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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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Ready is an antonym for lagging.

Nearby Words: lag, lagged

Ready adjective - Having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation.

Usage example: had a ready response to every one of her objections regarding the feasibility of the plan

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Lagging is an antonym for ready.

Nearby Words: readiness, readily, readying, readied

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