Definition of Fall behind

1. Verb. Retreat.

Exact synonyms: Drop Off, Fall Back, Lose, Recede
Generic synonyms: Regress, Retrograde, Retrogress
Antonyms: Gain
Derivative terms: Receding, Recession

2. Verb. Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc..
Exact synonyms: Dawdle, Fall Back, Lag
Generic synonyms: Follow
Specialized synonyms: Drag, Drop Back, Drop Behind, Get Behind, Hang Back, Trail
Derivative terms: Dawdler, Lag, Laggard, Lagger

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fall Behind

fallower
fallowest
fallowing
fallowness
fallownesses
fallows
fallow deer
fallow deer
falls
fall all over
fall apart
fall armyworm
fall asleep
fall away
fall back
fall behind (current term)
fall board
fall by the wayside
fall cankerworm
fall dandelion
fall down
fall equinox
fall flat
fall for
fall from grace
fall guy
fall in
fall into
fall into place
fall in line

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