Meaning & use
Sag
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To sink, bend, or hang down gradually under weight, pressure, or lack of support.
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The old wooden shelf began to sag under the weight of the books.
Morale in the office started to sag after the layoffs were announced.
A note on using this word
Also used as a noun for the resulting droop, as in 'a sag in the mattress'.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A gradual decline in value, activity, or spirit.
Sales showed a sag in the third quarter.
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