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LAG

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Lag.

How to pronounce lag:

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Lag - as a noun

The act of slowing down or falling behind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retardation12slowdown15

The time between one event, process, or period and another

Example: "Meanwhile the socialists are running the government"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interim9meantime12meanwhile17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interval11time interval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

One of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stave8

Lag - as a verb

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

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

Lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

Example: "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gaol5immure10imprison12incarcerate15jail11jug11put awayput behind barsremand9

Throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins

Cover with lagging to prevent heat loss

Example: "Lag pipes"

Lag - as an adjective

Late

Last; long-delayed.

Last made; hence, made of refuse; inferior.

Example Sentences

"There was a lag in the video playback."
"The lag in the game made it difficult to play."
"The lag in the internet connection caused buffering issues."
"During peak hours, there can be a lag in the network speed."
"She experienced a lag in response time when typing on the old keyboard."
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Word Game Points

Is LAG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lag is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LAG has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is LAG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lag is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LAG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is LAG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lag is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LAG has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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