Drop behind

phrasal verb

To move or become slower than others in a group or competition.

In the race, John started to drop behind after the first mile.
Visual representation of "drop behind" - To move or become slower than others in a group or competition

Often appears as...

  • drop behind in the race
  • drop behind in class
phrasal verb

To fail to maintain the same pace or progress as someone or something else.

If you don't study regularly, you might drop behind in your coursework.
Visual representation of "drop behind" - To fail to maintain the same pace or progress as someone or something else

Often appears as...

  • drop behind in studies
  • drop behind in progress

Usage tips

Academic

phrasal verb

To move or become slower than others in a group or competition.

In the race, John started to drop behind after the first mile.
Visual representation of "drop behind" - To move or become slower than others in a group or competition

Often appears as...

  • drop behind in the race
  • drop behind in class
phrasal verb

To fail to maintain the same pace or progress as someone or something else.

If you don't study regularly, you might drop behind in your coursework.
Visual representation of "drop behind" - To fail to maintain the same pace or progress as someone or something else

Often appears as...

  • drop behind in studies
  • drop behind in progress

Usage tips

Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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Physical Races

Used when someone is literally falling behind others in a physical activity like running.

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She started strong but began to drop behind as her energy waned.
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Group Activities

Often used to describe someone who can't keep up in group trips or activities.

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During the hike, Matt had to stop often and dropped behind the rest.
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Competitive Context

Highlights losing a position or ranking during competitions.

Illustration for Competitive Context
Despite his efforts, he started to drop behind in the chess tournament.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Races

Used when someone is literally falling behind others in a physical activity like running.

Illustration for Physical Races
She started strong but began to drop behind as her energy waned.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Group Activities

Often used to describe someone who can't keep up in group trips or activities.

Illustration for Group Activities
During the hike, Matt had to stop often and dropped behind the rest.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Competitive Context

Highlights losing a position or ranking during competitions.

Illustration for Competitive Context
Despite his efforts, he started to drop behind in the chess tournament.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Races

Used when someone is literally falling behind others in a physical activity like running.

Illustration for Physical Races
She started strong but began to drop behind as her energy waned.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Group Activities

Often used to describe someone who can't keep up in group trips or activities.

Illustration for Group Activities
During the hike, Matt had to stop often and dropped behind the rest.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Competitive Context

Highlights losing a position or ranking during competitions.

Illustration for Competitive Context
Despite his efforts, he started to drop behind in the chess tournament.
Visual representation of the word "Drop behind"

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