fall behind


Definition: Meaning of, fall behind in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fɔːl bɪˈhʌɪnd /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
fall behind fell behind fallen behind
Present Participle Third Person Singular
falling behind falls behind
  1. [intransitive/transitive] fall behind someone to move more slowly than other people so that you are behind them
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  2. [intransitive/transitive] fall behind someone to make less progress or be less successful than other people who are doing a similar job or activity
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  3. [intransitive] to fail to do something or pay something at the time that you should
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