sag — to bend or hang down in the middle, especially because of weight or pressure
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bend or hang down in the middle, especially because of weight or pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /sæɡ/
Example Sentences
- My jeans started to sag after I lost 10 pounds.
- The bookshelf sagged under the weight of his comic book collection.
- Her face sagged when she realized she had to work overtime again.
sag
VERB[/sæɡ/]
to bend or hang down in the middle, especially because of weight or pressure
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle Low German, where it originally meant 'to sink down'. Over time, the meaning expanded beyond literal physical descent to encompass sagging or drooping of material, and metaphorically extended to describe declining conditions or diminished spirits.
Breakdown
From Middle Low German sacken (to sink down), the root refers to a downward settling motion that evolved into the modern sense of gradual descent or deterioration.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My jeans started to sag after I lost 10 pounds.”
“The bookshelf sagged under the weight of his comic book collection.”
“Her face sagged when she realized she had to work overtime again.”
“The hammock sagged so much that I was practically sitting on the ground.”
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