How to pronounce sag
American English pronunciation
SAG
- IPA
- /ˈsæɡ/
- Syllables
- SAG (1 syllable)
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What sag means
To sink down in the middle under weight
In a sentence: The old hammock sagged when all three kids climbed in.
Where it comes from: It probably comes from an old German word meaning "to sink," and goes back further to the languages of Scandinavia.
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Compare: sag and wilt
Wilt is a plant drooping from lack of water; sag is sinking down in the middle under weight.
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