Straggling

Pronunciation: /ˈstræɡəlɪŋ/

Definitions of straggling

adjective straggling is an adjective that describes something that is spread out or scattered in a disorganized manner

Example Sentences

A1 The straggling line of ants made its way across the kitchen floor.

A2 The straggling group of tourists struggled to keep up with the tour guide.

B1 The straggling branches of the tree reached out in all directions.

B2 The straggling crowd slowly dispersed after the concert ended.

C1 The straggling process of implementing new policies caused confusion among the employees.

C2 The straggling negotiations between the two countries finally resulted in a peace agreement.

Examples of straggling in a Sentence

formal The hikers noticed a few straggling members of their group lagging behind.

informal There were straggling people still trying to find their seats at the concert.

slang I saw some straggling friends at the party last night.

figurative Her thoughts were like straggling threads, difficult to follow and connect.

Grammatical Forms of straggling

• past tense: straggled
• plural: stragglers
• comparative: more straggling
• superlative: most straggling
• present tense: straggles
• future tense: will straggle
• perfect tense: have straggled
• continuous tense: is straggling
• singular: straggler
• positive degree: straggling
• infinitive: to straggle
• gerund: straggling
• participle: straggling

Origin and Evolution of straggling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'straggling' originated from the Middle English word 'stragelen' which meant to wander or stray from the group.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'straggling' evolved to describe something that is spread out irregularly or in a disorderly manner, such as a straggling line of trees or a straggling group of people.