Word
sagging
Phoneticssag·ging, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsæɡɪŋ/
UK/sˈæɡɪŋ/
Definition
v. to hang down or fall into a lower position because something is weak or worn out. You use this to describe things like clothes, walls, or even a person's mood.
v. to hang down or fall into a lower position due to weakness, wear, or lack of support. Often describes physical structures or emotional states.
Examples
“The old rope is sagging between the two trees.”
“After the heavy rain, the wooden fence began to sagging in the middle because of the wet soil.”
“The economist warned that the country's sagging infrastructure would eventually hinder its ability to compete in the global market if immediate investment was not secured.”
Examples
simple
“The old rope is sagging between the two trees.”
contextual
“After the heavy rain, the wooden fence began to sagging in the middle because of the wet soil.”
complex
“The economist warned that the country's sagging infrastructure would eventually hinder its ability to compete in the global market if immediate investment was not secured.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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