sag

verb
UK: /sæɡ/
US: /sæɡ/

  1. To sink or droop downwards, often in the middle, due to weight or weakness.

    1. The old shelf started to sag a little.
    2. The roof began to sag after the heavy snowfall, posing a danger.

  2. To decrease or weaken, especially in energy or enthusiasm.

    1. My energy levels tend to sag in the afternoon.
    2. Without new initiatives, company profits might begin to sag noticeably.

Synonyms

droop sink decline slump
sag noun

  1. A drooping or sinking downwards, often in the middle.

    1. There is a slight sag in the wire.
    2. The sag in the old bridge made people nervous to cross it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sag" in English means: To sink or droop downwards, often in the middle, due to weight or weakness., To decrease or weaken, especially in energy or enthusiasm..

The phonetic transcription of "sag" is /sæɡ/ in British English and /sæɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sag": droop, sink, decline, slump.

Example usage of "sag": "The old shelf started to sag a little.". More examples on the page.