sag

[sæɡ]

sag Definition

  • 1to sink or bend downward by weight or pressure, especially in the middle
  • 2to become weaker or less supported
  • 3to decline or decrease gradually

Using sag: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sag" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old mattress sagged in the middle.

  • Example

    His spirits sagged after he received the bad news.

  • Example

    The economy is sagging due to the pandemic.

sag Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using sag

  • to bend or sink downward due to the pressure or weight of something

    Example

    The shelves sagged under the weight of the heavy books.

  • to allow something to become weaker or less supported

    Example

    Don't let your enthusiasm sag just because you faced some obstacles.

  • to have a dip or depression in the center

    Example

    The trampoline was sagging in the middle and needed to be tightened.

Phrases with sag

  • a style of wearing pants below the waist, often revealing underwear

    Example

    He got a ticket for wearing sagging pants in public.

  • loose or drooping skin, often associated with aging

    Example

    She started using anti-aging creams to prevent sagging skin.

  • a roof that has sunk or collapsed in the middle

    Example

    The old barn had a sagging roof that needed repair.

Origins of sag

from Old Norse 'saka', meaning 'sink'

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Summary: sag in Brief

'Sag' [sæɡ] means to sink or bend downward, become weaker or less supported, or decline gradually. It can refer to physical objects like a sagging mattress or roof, or to abstract concepts like the economy or one's spirits. The phrase 'sag under the weight of something' describes how pressure or weight can cause something to bend or sink, while 'let something sag' refers to allowing something to become weaker. 'Sag' is also used in idioms like 'sag in the middle,' which means to have a dip or depression in the center.