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FALL BEHIND

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Fall Behind.

Fall Behind - as a verb

Retreat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall backrecede9

Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dawdle11fall backlag4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
follow12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I didn't study for the exam, so I will probably fall behind."
"If you don't keep up with the reading, you will fall behind in class."
"The slow internet connection caused me to fall behind in my online course."
"Lack of sleep made her fall behind in her work."
"If you don't complete all the assignments, you will fall behind in the course."
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