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Tag

🇬🇧 UK /["/tæɡ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tæɡ/"]/

Meaning of Tag

a small piece of paper, cloth, plastic, etc. attached to something to identify it or give information about it

In simple words: A label or word used to identify something.

Tag in a sentence

• He put name tags on all his shirts.
• a gift tag *(= tied to a present)*
• The police use electronic tags to monitor the whereabouts of young offenders on probation.
• They are finally ready to drop the tag ‘the new Beatles’.
• The ‘lucky’ tag stuck for years.
• The president made several jokes in an attempt to shake off his ‘humourless’ tag.
• the Latin tag ‘Si vis pacem, para bellum.’ *(= if you want peace, prepare for war)*

How to use Tag

Commonly used in both physical and digital contexts. In informal speech, it can also refer to a game. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

tag + object

Memory hint

Think of 'tag' as in 'tag you're it!' in games.

Related words

Collocations with Tag

• identification
• identity
• name
• attach
• put
• remove
• something carries a price tag of…
• something has a price tag of…

Synonyms for Tag

• label
• marker
• sign
• title
• identifier

Opposites of Tag

• untag
• remove

Common mistakes with Tag

• Confused with 'bag' when spoken quickly.
• Using 'tag' as a verb with incorrect objects, e.g. 'tag a friend with a book'.

Frequently asked questions about Tag

What does Tag mean?

A label or word used to identify something.

What is the definition of Tag?

a small piece of paper, cloth, plastic, etc. attached to something to identify it or give information about it

How do you use Tag in a sentence?

He put name tags on all his shirts.

Can you give another example of Tag?

a gift tag *(= tied to a present)*

What are synonyms for Tag?

Common alternatives include label, marker, sign, title, identifier.

What is the opposite of Tag?

Opposite meanings include untag, remove.

What words go with Tag?

It commonly pairs with identification, identity, name, attach, put, remove, something carries a price tag of…, something has a price tag of….

What are common mistakes when using Tag?

Confused with 'bag' when spoken quickly. Using 'tag' as a verb with incorrect objects, e.g. 'tag a friend with a book'.

How do you pronounce Tag?

US: /["/tæɡ/"]/, UK: /["/tæɡ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tag?

Commonly used in both physical and digital contexts. In informal speech, it can also refer to a game. Avoid in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Tag?

"Tag" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.