Dawdle (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Take one's time; proceed slowly.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Linger

Hypernyms

• Move

Related Words

• Dawdler (noun)

Meaning ²

Waste time; "Get busy--don't dally!".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Dally

Hypernyms

• Do
• Act

Related Words

• Dawdling (noun)
• Dawdler (noun)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Fall Behind
• Lag
• Fall Back

Hypernyms

• Follow

Hyponyms

• Drop Back
• Drop Behind
• Get Behind
• Drag
• Hang Back

Related Words

• Dawdler (noun)