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Flag

noun, verb

A symbol on cloth or to mark something.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Flag mean?

A symbol on cloth or to mark something.

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Dictionary definition

A piece of cloth or symbol used to represent a country, group, or message; also to mark or signal something.

Example sentences

Flag in a sentence

easy

The flag waved in the wind.

medium

Please flag the page with a sticky note.

hard

A flag can represent a country, team, warning, or important message.

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Practice 1

What does flag mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to flag?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of flag?

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Synonyms

Words like Flag

bannerA flag or long sign used as a symbol.
Antonyms

Opposite words

hideTo keep something from being seen.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flag, depending on context.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Flag word family

Base word

flag

noun

flags

More than one flag.

verb

flaged

Past form of flag.

verb

flaging

Action form of flag.

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