Sag

Pronunciation: /sæɡ/

Definitions of sag

noun a downward curve or bulge in a structure or object, typically caused by weakness or lack of support

Example Sentences

A1 My grandma's skin started to sag as she aged.

A2 The weight of the books caused the shelf to sag in the middle.

B1 The economy showed signs of a slight sag due to the recent policy changes.

B2 The fabric of the couch began to sag after years of use.

C1 The bridge had a noticeable sag in the middle, indicating structural issues.

C2 The company's profits experienced a significant sag following the market crash.

Examples of sag in a Sentence

formal The fabric of the dress began to sag after multiple washes.

informal I need to do some squats at the gym, my butt is starting to sag.

slang Her mood really started to sag after she received the bad news.

figurative The team's performance began to sag in the second half of the game.

Grammatical Forms of sag

• past tense: sagged
• plural: sags
• comparative: saggier
• superlative: saggiest
• present tense: sag
• future tense: will sag
• perfect tense: have sagged
• continuous tense: is sagging
• singular: sag
• positive degree: sag
• infinitive: to sag
• gerund: sagging
• participle: sagging

Origin and Evolution of sag

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'sag' originated from Old Norse 'sökkva' which means to sink or subside.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sag' has evolved to also mean to droop or bend downward, in addition to its original meaning of sinking or subsiding.