Lagging and Scurrying

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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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Scurrying is an antonym for lagging.

Nearby Words: lag, lagged

Scurrying adjective - Moving with great haste.

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Lagging is an antonym for scurrying.

Nearby Words: scurry, scurried

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