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tag

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A label associated with something for the purpose of identification.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtæɡ

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Definition

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noun

  1. A label associated with something for the purpose of identification

    “Semantic tags were attached in order to identify different meanings of the word.”

  2. A label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.

  3. A small piece of cloth or paper

  4. A small label.

  5. heading

    Physical appendage.

  6. A skin tag, an excrescence of skin.

verb

  1. Attach a tag or label to

  2. transitive

    To mark (something) with one's graffiti tag.

  3. transitive

    To remove dung tags from a sheep.

  4. To follow closely, accompany, tag along.

  5. Touch a player while he is holding the ball

  6. Go after with the intent to catch

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: A label associated with something for the purpose of identification

Used this way, tag is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“Semantic tags were attached in order to identify different meanings of the word.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “Semantic tags were attached in order to identify different meanings of the word.”noun

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Label

price tag

Last

tag line

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Synonyms

Sense: label associated with something for the purpose of identification

track

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