Lag Definition & Meaning
lag
- noun
- the act of slowing down or falling behind
- the time between one event, process, or period and another; "meanwhile the socialists are running the government"
- one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
- verb
- hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
- lock up or confine, in or as in a jail; "The suspects were imprisoned without trial"; "the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life"
- throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins
- cover with lagging to prevent heat loss; "lag pipes"
"Lag" in song lyrics
See how lag is used in real songs:
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"Kick back and relax, don't lag"
Analog Brothers — Analog Technics -
"Don't know the time, you must got jet lag"
Antoinette — The Fox that Rox the Box * -
"Real talk, without the risk of jet lag"
Caltroit (Bishop Lamont & Black Milk) — Caltroit
Words that rhyme with lag
Usage tips for "lag"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "lag" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for lag to find words that pair well.
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- What does lag mean?
- the act of slowing down or falling behind the time between one event, process, or period and another; "meanwhile the socialists are running the government" one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail; "The suspects were imprisoned without trial
- What part of speech is lag?
- Lag is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does lag have?
- Lag has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).