Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sag

verb
/sæɡ/
Definition
To sink or bend downward, often due to weight or pressure.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, her shoulders began to sag with fatigue.
  • The hammock started to sag under the weight of two people.
  • The old roof began to sag, showing signs of needed repairs.
Meaning
To lose firmness or strength, resulting in a drooping or hanging position.
Synonyms
  • Droop
  • Sink
  • Hang
  • Bow