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falling behind

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ bɪˈhaɪnd/

/ˈfɔlɪŋ bɪˈhaɪnd/

fall behindverb

falling behind

Gerund

fell behind

Past Simple

fallen behind

Past Participle

falling behind

Gerund

/fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/

/fɔl bɪˈhaɪnd/

Translations

He started to fall behind in his studies.

Он начал отставать в учебе.

Additional translations

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Definitions

To fail to keep up with a schedule, pace, or progress.

She started to fall behind in her studies after missing several classes.

To lag in performance or achievement compared to others.

The team began to fall behind their competitors in the second half of the game.

Synonyms

drop behind

be left behind