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How to pronounce “sag

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Pronunciation guide for sag

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of sag with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The High-Wire Act of Unlocking Clean EnergyThis causes excessive sagging.
Definition summary
The state of sinking or bending; a droop.

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How to pronounce sag

The High-Wire Act of Unlocking Clean Energy

This causes excessive sagging.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “sag

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The state of sinking or bending; a droop.
  • The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points.
  • The difference in height or depth between the vertex and the rim of a curved surface, specifically used for optical elements such as a mirror or lens.
  • A place where the surface (of a seat, the earth, etc) sinks or droops, like a depression or a dip in a ridge.
  • [Verb]
  • To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane.
  • (by extension) To lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position.
  • (figuratively) To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.
  • To loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily.
  • (transitive) To cause to bend or give way; to load.
  • (informal) To wear one's trousers so that their top is well below the waist.
  • (informal, Canada) To pull down someone else's pants as a prank.

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