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- pronunciation:
- taeg
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a piece of cardboard, thin metal, cloth, or other material that identifies, labels, or gives information about the thing to which it is attached.
The sign says these shirts are $19.99, but the tag on this one says it's $14.99.The tag on this sweater always scratches the back of my neck.
- synonyms:
- label, tab, ticket
- similar words:
- docket, sticker, stub
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| definition 2: |
any of various distinctive ends, esp. of something hanging loose, as a shoelace or an animal's tail.
- synonyms:
- tail, trailer
- similar words:
- end, train
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| definition 3: |
a floppy or ragged tatter or projection.
- synonyms:
- flap, tail, tatter
- similar words:
- lap, lappet, shred, stub
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| definition 4: |
a phrase, speech, or the like that serves as an ending or summation.
- synonyms:
- annex, appendix
- similar words:
- codicil, postscript, rider, summation
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| definition 5: |
a phrase, nickname, or the like that serves to characterize someone or something.
- synonyms:
- label, name, nickname
- similar words:
- epithet, sobriquet, term
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| related words: |
adjunct, affix, appellation, appendage, appendix, name |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tags, tagging, tagged |
| definition 1: |
to attach a tag or tags to, as one or more items for sale.
- synonyms:
- label, ticket
- similar words:
- tab
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| definition 2: |
to identify or characterize, esp. with a word or phrase.
She tagged him as an egotist.- synonyms:
- call, label, nickname, term
- similar words:
- designate, dub, mark
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| definition 3: |
to add or append.
The lawyer tagged an extra fee on my bill.- synonyms:
- affix, annex, append, suffix, tack on
- similar words:
- attach
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| related words: |
add, call, label, mark, price, stamp, style, ticket, title |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
(informal) to follow or accompany someone closely (usu. fol. by "after" or "along").
Being curious, he tagged along with us.- synonyms:
- tail, trail
- similar words:
- dog, follow, pursue
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| derivation: |
taglike (adj.) |
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