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- [strag-uh l]
- /ˈstræg əl/
- /ˈstræɡ.lər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [strag-uh l]
- /ˈstræg əl/
Definitions of straggler word
- verb without object straggler to stray from the road, course, or line of march. 1
- verb without object straggler to wander about in a scattered fashion; ramble. 1
- verb without object straggler to spread or be spread in a scattered fashion or at irregular intervals: The trees straggle over the countryside. 1
- noun straggler sb who is lagging behind 1
- countable noun straggler The stragglers are the people in a group who are moving more slowly or making less progress than the others. 0
- countable noun straggler The stragglers at an event such as a party are the people who are still there after most of the other people have left. 0
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Origin of straggler
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English straglen < ?
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Parts of speech for Straggler
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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straggler popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
straggler usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for straggler
noun straggler
- beachcomber — A beachcomber is someone who spends their time wandering along beaches looking for things they can use.
- dawdler — to waste time; idle; trifle; loiter: Stop dawdling and help me with these packages!
- floater — a person or thing that floats.
- floaters — a person or thing that floats.
- gallivanter — to wander about, seeking pleasure or diversion; gad.
Antonyms for straggler
noun straggler
- frontrunner — a person who leads in any competition.
Top questions with straggler
- what is a straggler?
- what does straggler mean?
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