Definitions of fall behind
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hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
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types:
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drag, drop back, drop behind, get behind, hang back, trail
to lag or linger behind
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type of:
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follow
to travel behind, go after, come after
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drag, drop back, drop behind, get behind, hang back, trail
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retreat
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Antonyms:
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advance, gain, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
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type of:
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regress, retrograde, retrogress
get worse or fall back to a previous condition
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advance, gain, gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win
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