Straggled: meaning, definitions and examples
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straggled
[ ˈstræɡəld ]
movement delay
To straggle means to move or be left behind, especially in a group. It often implies falling behind due to slowness or distraction.
Synonyms
dawdled, lagged, tardy, trailing
Examples of usage
- The hikers straggled behind the main group.
- She straggled after the others during the race.
- Don't straggle, stay with the pack!
- The children straggled in the busy park.
Translations
Translations of the word "straggled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deslocado
🇮🇳 बिखरा हुआ
🇩🇪 herumirrend
🇮🇩 tersebar
🇺🇦 розкиданий
🇵🇱 rozproszony
🇯🇵 散らばった
🇫🇷 éparpillé
🇪🇸 disperso
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 흩어진
🇸🇦 مبعثر
🇨🇿 roztříštěný
🇸🇰 roztrúsený
🇨🇳 四散的
🇸🇮 razpršen
🇮🇸 sérstakur
🇰🇿 таралған
🇬🇪 გაწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 dağıdılmış
🇲🇽 esparcido
Word origin
The word 'straggled' comes from the Middle English 'straglen', which means to stray or to wander. This is derived from the Old English 'stræglian', which has similar connotations of wandering. The usage of the word evolved over time to describe the act of trailing behind a group or being scattered in movement. Its roots can be traced back to the Germanic languages, which emphasize the themes of disarray and departure from a straight path. Over the centuries, 'straggle' has been incorporated into various phrases and contexts in English, particularly those related to physical movement and social dynamics.