excelled

Example:His performance lagged behind the others in the final exam.

Definition:to be behind others in a competition or comparison.

Example:The training program fell short of expectations in terms of outcomes.

Definition:did not meet the required standard or expectations.

Example:The company's new product lagged behind the competitors in terms of innovation.

Definition:was slower or less advanced than others in a particular area or field.

Example:The team underperformed in the last game of the season.

Definition:performed worse than expected or hoped for in a competition or comparison.

Example:The experiment failed to produce the desired results.

Definition:did not meet the required standard or objective, especially in a competitive situation.