Lagging and Slow

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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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Slow is a synonym for lagging. In some cases you can use "Slow" instead an adjective "Lagging".

Nearby Words: lag, lagged

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

Usage example: slow readers

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Lagging is a synonym for slow in unhurried topic. You can use "Lagging" instead an adjective "Slow", if it concerns topics such as ponderous.

Nearby Words: slowness, slowed, slowly, slowing, slowdown

Blatant Lies: Ubisoft claiming his lagging game is supposed to "mimic epic slow-motion action scenes and make it feel more dramatic" Of course, this is all a cover-up.

Source: Webcomic / Consolers
Meanwhile, Gondor has great infantry and a huge city, but slow recruit times, a very large and vulnerable coastline, and a lagging economy in its inland settlements.

Source: Video Game / Third Age Total War
Rubber Band AI: The creatures caging the nymphs and the Tricky Treasure Chests sometimes slow down (if you're lagging behind) or speed up (if you're too close).

Source: Video Game / Rayman Origins

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