Sluggard and Straggler

Sluggard

Sluggard noun - A lazy person.
Usage example: tried to wake up the sluggards who were still sleeping at that late hour

Straggler and sluggard are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Straggler" instead a noun "Sluggard".

Straggler

Straggler noun - Someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others.
Usage example: by three o'clock, only a few stragglers were still making their painful way to the marathon's finish
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Sluggard and straggler are semantically related. You can use "Sluggard" instead a noun "Straggler".

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