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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)
- she carries her towel and other supplies to the beach in a bright, colorful bag slung over her arm
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a container for carrying money and small personal items
- she keeps her keys, phone, and wallet each in separate compartments in her bag so that she always knows where they are
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of bag (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to extend outward beyond a usual point
- the shirt bagged at the waist
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2
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
- bagged a deer while hunting last weekend
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3
to give up (a job or office)
- if the supervisor says one more nasty thing to me, I'm going to bag this stupid job
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- hire (out or on)
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4
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
- bagged a full fellowship at one of the nation's leading universities
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5
to receive as return for effort
- bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance
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The first known use of bag was in the 13th century
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