# sagging

/ˈsæɡɪŋ/ (US) · /sˈæɡɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sagging
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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