verb
sag
sag
verb
1
To sink or bend downward in the middle from weight or pressure.
"The old bookshelf began to sag under the weight of the encyclopedias."
"The tent roof sagged after the heavy rain."
2
To lose energy, firmness, or morale over time.
"Team spirits began to sag after the third straight loss."
noun
1
A droop or dip where something has sunk or bent.
"There's a noticeable sag in the middle of the mattress."
How to Use Sag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo droop, sink, or bend downward — or, figuratively, to lose strength or enthusiasm.
Common pairings
sag under the weight
morale sags
a sagging economy
Word Forms
sagged past tense, sags plural, sags singular
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Etymology
From Middle English saggen, likely borrowed from a Scandinavian source related to Old Norse sokkva ("to sink").