tagged
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to attach a label or a piece of information to something.
v.to attach a physical or digital label to an object for identification or tracking.
Simple“The shop assistant tagged all the new clothes with their prices.”
In context“The researchers tagged the migratory birds with small GPS devices to monitor their flight patterns across the continent.”
UsageOften used in the passive voice when describing inventory or scientific subjects.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.to link someone's name to a photo or post online.
v.to identify a person in a digital image or social media post using a hyperlink to their profile.
Simple“My friend tagged me in a funny photo from the party last night.”
In context“The marketing team tagged several influencers in the announcement post to increase the campaign's organic reach.”
UsageTakes a direct object of the person being identified, often followed by 'in'.
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.marked with a person's name or signature in graffiti.
adj.describing a surface that has been marked with the stylized signature or 'tag' of a graffiti artist.
Simple“The old brick wall was tagged with bright red spray paint.”
In context“The city council struggled to maintain the subway station, which was frequently tagged by local crews overnight.”
Teacher's tipIn this context, 'tagged' usually refers to simple signatures rather than large, artistic murals.