Synonyms for

Sag

Verb / sæg / Another word for sag — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To sink or bend downwards in the middle

Synonyms & similar words

droop flag swag sagdown droop slump collapse buckle sink hang sway bend yield fall drop dip incline lean tilt wilt flag flop loll

Synonyms by register

Formal

droop slump wilt subside

Informal

dip sink hang down give way

Literary

languish founder bow

Antonyms

tighten straighten firm tense support uplift reinforce

Common collocations

  • sagging stomach
  • sagging breasts
  • sagging economy
  • sagging roof
  • sagging shelves
  • sagging posture
  • sagging spirits
  • sagging muscles

Word family

noun sag
verb sag
adjective sagging

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something losing its firmness or shape, often due to weight or age. Can also refer to a decline in performance or spirits.

Example sentences

  1. The pants were too big and started to sag on the person.
  2. The boat was so heavy that it made the rope sag.
  3. The tree branch was sagging because it had too much weight on it.
  4. The roof started to sag in the middle.
  5. The old bridge was sagging and needed to be fixed.

Quotes

  • The sag of the roof was a clear indication that it needed to be fixed.
  • The sag in his pants made it look like he had lost weight.
  • The hammock started to sag under the weight of the two people lying in it.

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