Fall Behind (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Retreat.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Drop Off
• Recede
• Fall Back

Hypernyms

• Regress
• Retrograde

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Lag
• Dawdle
• Fall Back

Hypernyms

• Follow

Hyponyms

• Drop Back
• Drop Behind
• Get Behind
• Trail
• Drag