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flagA piece of cloth with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol or signal

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A piece of cloth with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol or signal

Pronunciation (IPA): /flæɡ/

Korean meaning: 상징이나 신호로 사용되는 독특한 디자인의 천 조각, 깃발

Korean pronunciation: **플래**그

Example Sentences

  • My motivation started to flag when I saw there were 500 more math problems to solve
  • She flagged down a taxi by waving her arms like a crazy person
  • The students pledge allegiance to the flag every morning

flag

NOUN

//flæɡ//

A piece of cloth with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol or signal

flag concept
💡 Concept

A piece of cloth with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol or signal

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/flæɡ/
🇬🇧 UK/flæɡ/

🌳Etymology

Rootflag

Origin

The word 'flag' has uncertain origins, but it possibly derives from Old Norse 'flaga' meaning a slab or layer, or from Middle English 'flagge' related to drooping or hanging. It may also be connected to the concept of something that flutters or waves.

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🎵Rhyme

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bag
tag
drag
lag

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My motivation started to flag when I saw there were 500 more math problems to solve

😄 Fun example

She flagged down a taxi by waving her arms like a crazy person

The students pledge allegiance to the flag every morning

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Synonyms

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Antonyms

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