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behind schedule

ADVERB

behind

Synonyms

STRONG

in debt late slow

WEAK

backward behind time behindhand belated delayed dilatory have to play catch up in arrears overdue sluggish tardy

Antonyms

STRONG

paid paid up

Example Sentences

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However, the government has fallen behind schedule in its target to build 10,000 new affordable homes each year by 2032.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The rain in Windsor, North Carolina, is way behind schedule.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The stock then popped when Musk achieved the stated target slightly behind schedule.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

BLS publication of some data series is still behind schedule after shutdown-induced delays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

By 3:30,1 began to get resdess, as we were already behind schedule.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela