trail behind
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To increase or to succeed at a rate lower than (something else).
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tăng trưởng hoặc thành công với tốc độ thấp hơn
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Tech stocks trailed behind the overall market today.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To follow (someone) slowly, usually surreptitiously.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “trail behind” mean?
To increase or to succeed at a rate lower than (something else).
Is “trail behind” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.