achterliggen

Definitions of achterliggen
  1. verb
    to lag or linger behind
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    type of:
    achterblijven, achterstaan, beuzelen, onderdoen, terugzakken, verbleken
    hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
  2. verb
    hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
    synonyms: achterblijven, achterstaan, beuzelen, onderdoen, terugzakken, verbleken
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    type of:
    achternarijden, nakomen, narijden, volgen
    to travel behind, go after, come after
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